2018 Audi A5 0-60

The base engine offered on the 2018 Audi A5 is a 3-liter V6 that makes 354 hp @ 5400 rpm and 369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm. It is mated to a 8 speed Tiptronic Automatic. Equipped with this engine, the 2018 Audi A5 takes 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and achieves the quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds. The 2018 Audi A5 can reach a top speed of 130 km/h with this engine configuration.

Another engine available here is a 2.9-liter V6 that makes 444 hp @ 5700 rpm and 443 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm. It is mated to a 8 speed Tiptronic Automatic. Powered by this engine, the 2018 Audi A5 takes only 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and covers the quarter-mile run in 13.8 seconds. The 2018 Audi A5 can reach a top speed of 130 km/h with this engine configuration.

Another engine available here is a 2-liter I4 that makes 252 hp @ 5000 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm. It is mated to a 7 speed Automatic. Powered by this engine, the 2018 Audi A5 takes only 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and covers the quarter-mile run in 13.8 seconds.

Finally, the 2-liter Gas here is the final engine on offer. Mated to a 7-speed automated manual, this engine generates 252 hp @ 5000 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm. Powered by this engine, the 2018 Audi A5 achieves a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds, while maintaining a 13.8 seconds quarter-mile time.

Competing with the 2018 Audi A5 are the 2018 Audi S5, the 2018 Cadillac ATS Coupe, and the 2018 Infiniti Q60. All cars of this segment are well matched in power, with comparable numbers on their 0-60 runs.

However, after the initial demonstration of performance, the 2018 Audi S5 falls behind the class. As far as quarter-mile numbers are concerned, it falls to last place. The 0.8 takes the stage here, with a lead of 2018 Audi A5 seconds over the 1.9.