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{{Short description|Compact executive car}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi A5
| image = Audi A5 B10 DSC 7314.jpg
| caption = Audi A5 B10, 2024
| manufacturer = [[Audi AG]]
| production = 2007–present
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] / [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|all-wheel-drive]] ([[quattro (four-wheel-drive system)|quattro]])
| class = [[Compact executive car]] ([[D-segment|D]])<br>[[Grand tourer]] ([[S-segment|S]]) (2007–2024)
| related = [[Audi A4]]
}}
The '''Audi A5''' is a series of compact executive and grand touring coupé cars produced by the German automobile manufacturer [[Audi]] since June 2007. The A5 range also includes the coupe, [[cabriolet]], and "Sportback"—a five-door [[liftback]] with a [[fastback]] roofline—derived from the [[Audi A4]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]] and [[station wagon|estate]] models.

Under Audi's internal platform numbering convention, the A5 is a member of the ''B-platform'' series of vehicles, sharing its platform designation with the A4 saloon and ''Avant''. The first generation A5 (''Type 8T'') belongs to the ''B8'' family, while the second-generation model (''Type 8W6'') is based on the ''B9''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hubbard|first1=C J|title=New Audi A5 and S5 revealed: more space, tech and power|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/audi/all-new-2016-audi-a5-and-s5-revealed/|website=CAR Magazine|publisher=Bauer Consumer Media Ltd|access-date=2 June 2016}}</ref>  Both generations are derived from the [[Volkswagen Group MLB platform|Volkswagen MLB]] (Modular Longitudinal Matrix) architecture.

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=={{Anchor|B8}}First generation (2007)==

{{Infobox automobile
| image = 2010 Audi A5 SE TDi 2.0 Front.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDi SE
| name = First generation
| aka = 
| production = November 2007 – November 2016
| model_years = 2008–2016
| assembly = {{Unbulleted list |Germany: [[Ingolstadt]] (Coupe & Sportback) |Germany: [[Neckarsulm]] (Cabriolet)}}
| predecessor = {{ubl
  | [[Audi Coupé#B3|Audi Coupé (B3)]] (A5 Coupe)
  | [[Audi A4#8H|Audi A4 Cabriolet (8H)]] (A5 Cabriolet)
  }}
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group MLB platform]]
| body_style = {{ubl
  | 2-door [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[convertible]]
  | 4-door [[liftback]] [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 1.8 L [[Turbocharger|T]][[Gasoline direct injection|FSI]] [[Inline-four engine|I4]]
  | 2.0 L [[Turbocharger|T]][[Gasoline direct injection|FSI]] I4
  | 3.2 L [[Fuel Stratified Injection|FSI]] [[V6 engine|V6]]
  | 3.0 L [[Supercharger|T]][[Gasoline direct injection|FSI]] V6
  | 4.2 L [[Gasoline direct injection|FSI]] [[V8 engine|V8]]
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 2.0 L [[TDI (engine)|TDI]] [[Common rail|CR]] I4
  | 2.7 L [[TDI (engine)|TDI]] [[Common rail|CR]] V6
  | 3.0 L [[TDI (engine)|TDI]] [[Common rail|CR]] V6
}}
| transmission = 6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]],<br>6-speed [[Tiptronic]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br>7-speed [[S tronic]] [[dual-clutch transmission|dual-clutch automatic]]<br>8-speed [[Tiptronic]] automatic<br> [[Multitronic]] [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]]
| wheelbase = Coupé & Cabriolet: {{convert|2751|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br>Sportback: {{convert|2811|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = Coupé & Cabriolet: {{convert|4626|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br>Sportback: {{convert|4712|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1854|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = Coupé: {{convert|1372|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br>Cabriolet: {{convert|1383|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br>Sportback: {{convert|1391|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = Coupé: {{convert|1500|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}<br>Cabriolet: {{convert|1695|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}<br>Sportback: {{convert|1565|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| designer = [[Walter de Silva]]<br/>Satoshi Wada (2003)<br/>Achim Badstübner (facelift)<ref>{{cite web|last=Gallina|first=Eric|title=Who's Where: Satoshi Wada to open independent design studio|url=http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/designers/whos_where/display/store4/item164956/|work=Car Design News|access-date=11 December 2013|date=16 June 2009|archive-date=24 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724203614/https://www.cardesignnews.com/site/designers/whos_where/display/store4/item164956/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://files.myopera.com/MKDPetar/albums/5771002/Audi-A5-Design-Sketch-9-lg.jpg|title=My Opera is now closed - Opera Software|work=myopera.com|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016113837/http://files.myopera.com/MKDPetar/albums/5771002/Audi-A5-Design-Sketch-9-lg.jpg|archive-date=2013-10-16}}</ref><br/>Markus Gleitz (Sportback)
| sp = uk
| model_code = 8T/8F
}}
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width =
| image2 = 2010 Audi A5 SE TDi 2.0 Rear.jpg
| caption2 = Coupe (pre-facelift)
| image3 = 2010 Audi A5 (8F7 MY10) 3.0 TDI quattro convertible (2010-07-10) 01.jpg
| caption3 = Cabriolet (pre-facelift)
| image4 = 2010 Audi A5 (8T) 3.0 TDI quattro Sportback 04.jpg
| caption4 = Sportback (pre-facelift)
| image5 = 2010 Audi A5 (8F7 MY10) 3.0 TDI quattro convertible (2010-07-10) 03.jpg
| caption5 = Interior
}}

===Initial release===
When unveiled at the March 2007 [[Geneva Motor Show]], the A5 marked Audi's return to the [[Compact executive car|compact executive]] [[coupé]] market after the (B3/B4) [[Audi 80]]-based coupé ended production in 1996. On May 10, 2006, Audi confirmed that the A5 would go into production. The B6/B7 A4 included a convertible variant but no coupé. For the fourth-generation A4 (B8), Audi decided to spin off the [[convertible|cabriolet]], along with a new [[coupé]] and four-door [[fastback]] sedan, into a distinct nameplate as the A5.

The A5 was the first vehicle in the B8 family to be released (the others being the A4 and the [[Audi Q5|Q5]] crossover SUV), all of which were based on the [[Audi MLP]] (Modular Longitudinal Platform). This platform underpins the next-generation [[Audi A6|A6]] and [[Audi A8|A8]].<ref name="specs">{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/audi/a5/2008/specs/|title=2008 Audi A5 and S5 Specs|publisher=JB car pages|access-date=2008-10-28}}</ref>

The A5 is the third coupé in Audi's lineup, following the second-generation [[Audi TT|TT]] and the [[Audi R8 (road car)|R8]]. It adopted design elements from the [[Audi Nuvolari quattro|Nuvolari quattro]] concept car and debuted with a 3.2-litre FSI [[V6 engine]], delivering {{convert|195|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}.

====Coupé (8T3)====

The A5 and S5 design was based on the [[Audi Nuvolari quattro|Nuvolari quattro]] concept car. The A5 and the S5 Coupé were unveiled simultaneously at the [[Salon International de l'Auto]] ([[Geneva]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/audi-a5-geneva-first-impression/ |title=First Look: Audi A5 and S5 Debut at Geneva |date=8 March 2007 |publisher=Audiworld.com |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref> and the [[Melbourne International Motor Show]]s on 6 March 2007.

Orders for the A5 and S5 began the same day as their unveiling, 6 March 2007; the first deliveries were made in June 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/audi-a5-s5/ |title=Elegance and Dynamism: The New Audi A5 / Audi S5 |date=23 February 2007 |publisher=Audiworld.com |access-date=2010-10-20| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101006050941/http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/audi-a5-s5/| archive-date= 6 October 2010 <!--DASHBot-->|url-status = live}}</ref> Launch models included the 3.2-litre FSI [[V6 engine]] multitronic and the 3.0-litre TDI quattro 6-speed,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/a5-s5-in-depth/at-a-glance/content.shtml |title=The Audi A5: At-a-Glance |publisher=Audiworld.com |date=2007-04-16 |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref> with the 1.8-litre TFSI available in late 2007.

Early U.S. models included the A5 3.2-litre FSI quattro and the S5 coupé 4.2-litre FSI quattro. Both included either a six-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] or a six-speed Tiptronic [[automatic transmission]]. The S5 model went on sale in November 2007, initially equipped only with a manual transmission, while the A5 with Tiptronic became available in early 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/a5-s5-us-pricing/content.shtml |title=Audi Announces U.S. Pricing for 2008 A5 and S5 Models |publisher=Audiworld.com |date=2007-09-05 |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref>

The A5 went on sale in Canada in 2008, featuring the A5 3.2-litre FSI with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic transmission. Since 2011, only the 2.0-litre turbo engines have been available for the A5 in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/08/canadian-a5-pricing/content.shtml |title=Audi Canada Announces Pricing for All-New A5 Coupe |publisher=Audiworld.com |date=2008-01-22 |access-date=2010-10-20| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101014184417/http://www.audiworld.com/news/08/canadian-a5-pricing/content.shtml| archive-date= 14 October 2010 <!--DASHBot-->|url-status = live}}</ref> In 2013, Audi introduced the A5 [[Black Edition]].

====Cabriolet (8F)====
Production of both the Audi A5 and the S5 Cabriolet (convertible) began in early 2009. The A5 Cabriolet included a [[Convertible#Folding textile roof|fabric roof]] as opposed to the [[retractable hardtop]] used on the [[Volkswagen Eos]]. The engine range was the same as contemporary A5 coupé models, but the S5 Cabriolet featured a 3.0 TFSI V6 supercharged engine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/08/a5-s5-cabriolet/content.shtml |title=The Audi A5 / S5 Cabriolet - the Joy of Open-Top Driving |publisher=Audiworld.com |date=2008-12-02 |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref>

The A5 Cabriolet replaced the A4 Cabriolet.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/|title=Car News - Latest Auto News, Trends, and Top Automotive Stories|website=Autoweek|accessdate=8 August 2023}}</ref> Deliveries of the A5 Cabriolet began in the second quarter of 2009. The vehicle was unveiled at the [[New York Auto Show#2009|2009 New York Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/09/a5-s5-cab-ny/content.shtml |title=A5/S5 Cabriolet U.S. Debut at New York Auto Show |publisher=Audiworld.com |date=2009-04-08 |access-date=2010-10-20| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101019181947/http://audiworld.com/news/09/a5-s5-cab-ny/content.shtml| archive-date= 19 October 2010 <!--DASHBot-->|url-status = live}}</ref>

The U.S. versions of the A5 and S5 Cabriolet went on sale in September 2009 as 2010 models. Early models included the A5 2.0-litre [[inline-four engine|I4]] TFSI Multitronic, A5 2.0-litre quattro Tiptronic, and S5 quattro S-Tronic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/09/s4-s5-pricing2010/|title=Audi Announces 2010 MY Pricing For S4 Sedan and A5/S5 Cabriolet|date=14 August 2009}}</ref>

====Sportback (8T8)====
The A5 Sportback has four [[Hardtop#Pillarless hardtops|frameless door]]s and a long, tapering [[fastback]]-like roofline, giving it a 'four-door coupé-like' appearance. While it shares many exterior design cues with the A5 coupé, the Sportback's interior is similar to that of the A4 saloon. Although all A5 models share the same platform as the A4, the Sportback is closer in design to the A4 than to the rest of the A5 family.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/spied/09q2/2011_audi_a5_sportback-spied |title=2011 Audi A5 Sportback - Spied |magazine=Car and Driver |access-date=2011-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/Search-Results/First-drives/Audi-S5-Sportback-2010-CAR-review/ |title=Audi S5 Sportback (2010) CAR review |magazine=Carmagazine.co.uk |date=2010-08-31 |access-date=2011-06-01}}</ref>

The Sportback has been described as 'a [[sedan (car)|saloon]] with the front end (including an identical S-line look) and taillights of the A5 coupé but the wheelbase of the A4,' with the Sportback positioned more as a 'designer's car' compared to the more conventional A4 saloon.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2010-audi-a5-sportback-first-drive-review |title=2010 Audi A5 Sportback |magazine=Caranddriver.com |date=July 2009 |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref>

The Sportback model is available in Europe, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. Although not originally sold in the United States and Canada,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wheels.ca/Columns/article/790229 |title=John LeBlanc's Top 10 cars not sold in Canada |publisher=Wheels.ca |access-date=2011-06-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706213059/http://www.wheels.ca/Columns/article/790229 |archive-date=2011-07-06 |url-status = dead}}</ref> the A5 Sportback entered the North American market as a 2018 model at the beginning of 2017.<ref name="audiusa.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/news/press-releases/2016/11/audi-of-america-introduces-the-all-new-2018-a5-and-s5-sportback|title=Audi of America introduces the all-new 2018 A5 and S5 Sportback models, available for the first time in the US spring 2017 - Audi USA|website=www.audiusa.com|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref>

Early production models included the 2.0-litre TFSI quattro {{convert|155|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}, 3.2-litre FSI quattro, 2.0-litre TDI {{convert|125|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} with a six-speed manual gearbox and start/stop system, 2.7-litre TDI, and the 3.0-litre TDI quattro. Production versions went on sale in September 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audisite.com/714/audi-a5-sportback/|title=Europe Gets the New A5 Sportback|publisher=AudiSite.com|access-date=2009-06-19|archive-date=2018-04-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416104205/http://www.audisite.com/714/audi-a5-sportback/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/news/09/a5-sportback/content.shtml |title=The new Audi A5 Sportback: As elegant as a coupe, as practical as an Avant |publisher=Audiworld.com |date=2009-06-17 |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/15/officially-official-2010-audi-a5-sportback-revealed-not-coming/ |title=Officially Official: 2010 Audi A5 Sportback revealed, not coming Stateside |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2009-07-15 |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref>

The A5 Sportback is available with two petrol engines and three diesel engines.
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===={{anchor|S5.1}}S5 (2007)====
{{See also|Audi S5}}
[[File:Audi S5 front 20080703.jpg|thumb|right|Audi S5 Coupé (8T3, Germany)]]
[[File:2009 Audi S5 (8F7 MY10) convertible (2010-07-10) 02.jpg|thumb|right|Audi S5 Cabriolet (8F7, Australia)]]

The '''Audi S5''' was released in coupé form to the public at the same time as the A5. The Audi S5, in comparison to the A5, features a different fascia (as do most [[Audi S and RS models]]), including a string of [[LED]] daytime running lights around the bi-Xenon headlamps and a vertically striped chrome grille.

In many markets, the S5 includes as standard, 19-inch alloy wheels with a five parallel spoke design, bigger brakes, heated leather sport seats, and other convenience features, some of which are available only as an option on the A5. Changes for the 2010 model year include LED tail lamps, the introduction of Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, and new optional equipment such as Leather/Alcantara seats.

Despite sharing the same nameplate, the powertrains were different between the coupé and the Cabriolet/Sportback for the 2010–12 model years. The 2010–12 Audi S5 coupé had a 4.2 litre [[gasoline direct injection|fuel stratified injection]] (FSI) [[V8 engine]]<ref name="specs"/> that produces {{convert|260|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}, while the S5 Cabriolet and Sportback have a supercharged 3.0 litre TFSI V6 engine producing {{convert|245|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} which is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI quattro sedan and avant.

The coupé had a choice of either a six speed manual or six speed Tiptronic automatic, while the Cabriolet/Sportback has the seven speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 2011 |first=David |last=Gluckman |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-audi-s5-30t-coupe-first-drive-review-car-and-driver |title=2013 Audi S5 3.0T Coupe First Drive |website=Car and Driver |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref>

====Aluminium A5 Coupé====
The Aluminium A5 Coupé is a prototype vehicle demonstrating the aluminium Audi Space Frame (ASF) concept. It is based on Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI with {{convert|155|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} engine, but it uses the aluminium Audi Space Frame, aluminium and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics body. Punch riveting, bonding or laser-MIG hybrid welding replaced spot welding. The vehicle is {{convert|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} lighter than the equivalent steel-bodied production model.

The vehicle was built by Audi's Aluminium and Lightweight Design Centre in Neckarsulm.<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2009/10/01/audi-shows-off-lightweight-aluminum-carbon-fiber-a5-prototype/ |title=Audi shows off lightweight aluminum/carbon fiber A5 prototype |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2009-10-01 |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref>

====RS5 (2010)====
[[File:Audi RS5 - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (20) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Audi RS5 coupe]]
[[File:Audi RS5 - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (10) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Audi RS5 coupe]]
Available in coupé body, the RS5 features a 4.2 FSI engine rated at {{convert|450|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 8250 rpm and {{convert|430|Nm|lbft|2|abbr=on}} at 4000-6000 rpm,<ref name="caranddriver.com">{{cite magazine|date=August 2010 |first=Tony |last=Quiroga |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2011-audi-rs5-vs-2010-bmw-m3-2011-cadillac-cts-v-comparison-tests-2011-audi-rs5-page-2 |title=2011 Audi RS5 vs. 2010 BMW M3, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Comparison Tests - Page 2 |magazine=Car and Driver |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref> coupled with a seven-speed S-Tronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel-drive with crown-gear centre differential and electronic torque vectoring. It has 19 inch alloy wheels in an exclusive five arm structure design with 275/35 tires (optional 19 inch winter wheels), {{convert|365|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} diameter ventilated aluminium front brake discs (optional {{convert|380|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} diameter carbon ceramic front brake discs), aluminium 8 piston brake calipers from the Audi R8, painted RS logos in high-gloss black, electronic stabilization program with integrated sport mode, speed dependent servotronic steering, Audi drive select with three (4 with MMI navigation system) modes of operation (comfort, auto, and dynamic, optional custom), and optional dynamic steering.

Aesthetically, the RS5 features a single-frame grille with a shiny charcoal grey rhombus pattern grid, Xenon plus headlights with a sweeping strip of LED daytime running lights, redesigned bumper tapers downward into a splitter, flared fenders inspired by Audi Quattro, side sills with angular caps, trim strips with aluminium look on the single-frame grille and near the side windows and the outside mirrors; a choice of eight body colours, two oval exhaust pipes integrated within the bumper, spoiler in the tailgate automatically extends at {{convert|120|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and retracts at {{convert|80|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/02/20/road-test-2011-audi-rs5/ |title=Road Test: 2011 Audi RS5 |publisher=Gtspirit.Com |date=2011-02-20 |access-date=2011-06-01| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110711132606/http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/02/20/road-test-2011-audi-rs5/| archive-date= 11 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->|url-status = live}}</ref> extensively clad underbody integrating air vents for the seven-speed S-Tronic and the front brakes.

In the cockpit, the model has electrically adjustable sports seats in leather/Alcantara combination upholstery with side sections and integrated head restraints (optional bucket seats with more prominent contours and folding backrests, ventilated and luxuriously upholstered climate-controlled comfort seats; optional seat upholstery featuring special leathers and colours as well as silver headlining), steering wheel upholstered in perforated leather, black gauges with white lettering and distinctive scaling, driver information system with integrated lap timer and an oil temperature gauge, black interior with decorative inlays made of carbon fibre (optional dark stainless-steel mesh, black piano finish or brushed aluminium inlay), instrument panel fascia in piano finish, pedals, footrests, optional MMI navigation systems' control buttons in aluminium; door handles with two slim strips, aluminium inserts at door sill trims and RS 5 logos, optional suede-covered controls and floor mats bearing RS 5 logos, sport exhaust system with a sound flap and black tailpipe trims.

A Carbon design package is available for the engine compartment and for the vehicle body. Styling packages include a black or matte aluminium look.

The RS5 weighs {{convert|1800|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}, with 56.3 percent at the front and 43.7 in the rear, Audi has added two electro-mechanical systems which ensure the care is neutral in corners. The stability-control system attempts to stop front-end plow before it happens by squeezing the brakes on the inside wheels which effectively drag those tires enough to pull the car into the corner.

The RS5 also has an active rear differential that can apportion power between the rear wheels to create a similar effect or even oversteer; in normal conditions, Quattro all-wheel-drive delivers 60% of the engine's torque rearward and rising to as much as 85 percent depending on conditions.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2011_audi_rs5-first_drive_review |title=2011 Audi RS5 - First Drive Review |magazine=Car and Driver |access-date=2011-09-17}}</ref> Road and Track’s Randy Pobst stated it handled better than the R8. Stephen Reil has noted that it was tested over 10k miles on the Nurburgring with input on suspension from the companies Le Mans winning race drivers. 

According to Quattro GmbH chief Stephan Reil, the 4.2 FSI engine is closest related to Audi's 5.2 FSI V10 engine found in the second generation Audi R8 and Lamborghini Hurrican. It features the same quasi-dry sump high G lubrication system found in the Audi R8 GT3 LMS and represents the best, most reliable, and most efficient naturally aspirated V8 engine that Audi engineers could create as the company knew it would be all turbo powered moving forward. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/audi/rs5/2013/2013-audi-rs5-full-test.html |first=Kurt |last=Niebuhr |title=2013 Audi RS 5 Road Test |work=Insideline |publisher=Insideline.com |date=29 August 2012 |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=VWvortex>{{cite web|title=Geneva Motor Show: Audi RS 4 - The Sports Car for 365 Days a Year|url=http://www.vwvortex.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=7&num=1225&printer=1|date=1 March 2005|work=Audi AG|publisher=VWvortex.com - Audi News|access-date=14 September 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716120252/http://www.vwvortex.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=7&num=1225&printer=1|archive-date=2011-07-16|url-status = dead}}</ref>

The vehicle was unveiled at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2010|2010 Geneva Motor Show]]. Sales of the Audi RS5 began in early 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2010/02/22/audi_to_present_the.html|title=Audi MediaServices - Audi to present the RS 5 in Geneva|author=Audi Communication|date=24 January 2015|work=audi-mediaservices.com|access-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213544/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2010/02/22/audi_to_present_the.html|archive-date=1 February 2014|url-status = usurped}}</ref>

====Ethanol E100 Coupé====
The Ethanol E100 Coupé is a prototype designed for the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2010 series. It includes a 2.0 TFSI engine rated {{convert|132|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}} torque, six-gear manual quattro drivetrain. It accelerates from {{convert|0–100|km/h}} in 6.9 seconds with top speed of {{cvt|236|km/h}}, and weighs {{convert|1,310|kg|0|abbr=on}}. The car officially consumes {{convert|9.9|L/100km}} when running on ethanol, but drivers managed {{cvt|9.5|L/100km}} on ethanol during the Michelin Challenge Bibendum Rallye.<ref name="Green.autoblog.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.green.autoblog.com/2010/06/25/challenge-bibendum-audis-e100-capable-a5-can-get-to-25-mpg-and/ |title=Challenge Bibendum: Audi's E100-capable A5 can get to 25 mpg and 146 mph |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2010-06-25 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426020218/http://www.green.autoblog.com/2010/06/25/challenge-bibendum-audis-e100-capable-a5-can-get-to-25-mpg-and/ |archive-date=2012-04-26 }}</ref>

====S5 Special Edition====
The S5 Special Edition is a limited (125 units) version of the 2012 S5 4.2 FSI Quattro Coupé for the U.S. market, commemorating the end of Audi S5 4.2 FSI Quattro production. It included Prestige Package, Daytona Grey body colour, 19-inch 5-spoke Rotor design wheels, a two-tone Polar Silver and Black S5 sport seats, silver contrast stitching on the seats, armrests, shifter and steering wheel; floor mats with a silver leather border, aluminium 'Audi exclusive' badges on door panels, carbon fibre beltline and a piano black instrument cluster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/18/audi-releases-special-edition-s5-on-facebook/|title=Audi releases special edition S5 on Facebook|author=Noah Joseph|work=Autoblog|date=18 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carscoops.com/2012/01/audi-marks-end-of-v8-powered-s5-coupe.html|title=Audi Marks the End of the V8-Powered S5 Coupe with a Special Edition Model [Video]|author=Carscoop Carscoop|work=Carscoops|date=18 January 2012}}</ref>

The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Audi Club North America meeting at Infineon Raceway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_7393.shtml|title=Audi S5 4.2 Special Edition Marks Best-Yet V8-Powered S-coupe|work=fourtitude.com}}</ref>

====Specifications====

=====Body styles=====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Body types!!Coupé!!Cabriolet!!Sportback
|-
!Model!!colspan=4|Years
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI (118&nbsp;kW)||2009–2016||2009–2016||2009–2016
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI (125&nbsp;kW)||2007–2008||–||–
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI (130&nbsp;kW)||2012–2016||–||2016
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI (132&nbsp;kW)||2008–2011||2009–2011||2009–2011
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI (155&nbsp;kW) quattro||2008–2016||2009–2016||2009–2016
|-
|A5 3.0 TFSI quattro||2012–2016||2009–2016||2009–2016
|-
|A5 3.2 FSI||2007–2011||2009–2011||2009–2011
|-
|S5 4.2 FSI quattro||2007–2012||–||–
|-
|RS5 4.2 FSI quattro||2010–2016||2012–2016||–
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI (105&nbsp;kW)||–||2010–2016||2010–2016
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI (125&nbsp;kW)||2008–2011||2009–2011||2009–2011
|-
|A5 2.7 TDI||2007–2011||2009–2011||2009–2011
|-
|A5 3.0 TDI (177&nbsp;kW)||2007–2011||2009–2011||2009–2011
|}

=====Engines=====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Model!!Years!!Type/code!!Power, torque at rpm
|-
!colspan=4|Petrol engines
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI Coupé||2007–2008||{{convert|1798|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} [[Inline-four engine|I4]] turbo (CABD)||{{convert|125|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6200, {{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-4800
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI||2009–2016||{{convert|1798|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo (EA888) (CDHB)||{{convert|118|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6200, {{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-4500
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI||2016||{{convert|1798|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo (CJEE) (CDHB)||{{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6200, {{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1400-4500
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI||2008–2011||{{convert|1984|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo (CDNB)||{{convert|132|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000, {{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-3900
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI||2008–2016||{{convert|1984|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo (EA888) (CDNC)||{{convert|155|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000, {{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-4200
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI quattro||2008–2016||{{convert|1984|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo (EA888) (CDNc, cpma, cpmb||{{convert|155|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000, {{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-4200
|-
|A5 3.0 TFSI, 3.0 TFSI quattro||2011–2016||{{convert|2995|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V6 supercharged ||{{convert|200|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4780-6500, {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2150-4780
|-
|A5 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro||2007–2011||{{convert|3197|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V6 (CALA)||{{convert|195|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6500, {{convert|330|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 3000-5000
|-
|S5 3.0 TFSI quattro Cabriolet, Sportback||2009–2016||{{convert|2995|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V6 supercharged (CAKA, CCBA)||{{convert|245|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500-7000, {{convert|440|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2900-5300
|-
|S5 4.2 FSI quattro Coupé||2007–2012||{{convert|4163|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V8 (CAUA)||{{convert|260|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7000, {{convert|440|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 3500
|-
|RS5 4.2 FSI quattro Coupé||2010–2017||{{convert|4163|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V8 (CFSA)||{{convert|331|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 8250, {{convert|430|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 4000-6000
|-
!colspan=4|Diesel engines
|-
|A5 2.0 TDIe Sportback||2011–2016||{{convert|1968|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo||{{convert|100|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4200, {{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1750-2500
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI Sportback||2009–2016||{{convert|1968|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo (CAGA)||{{convert|105|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4200, {{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1750-2500
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro||2008–2011||{{convert|1968|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 turbo (CAHA)||{{convert|125|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4200, {{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1750-2500
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI multitronic||2011–2016||{{convert|1968|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} I4 VTG turbo (CGLC)||{{convert|130|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4200, {{convert|380|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1750-2500
|-
|A5 2.7 TDI||2007–2011||{{convert|2698|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V6 turbo (CAMA, CGKA)||{{convert|140|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3500-4400, {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1400-3250
|-
|A5 3.0 TDI quattro||2007–2011||{{convert|2967|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V6 turbo (CAPA, CCWA)||{{convert|176|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000-4400, {{convert|500|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-3000
|-
|A5 3.0 TDI quattro||2011–2015||{{convert|2967|cc|cuin||abbr=on}} V6 turbo (CDU, CDUC)||{{convert|180|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000-4500, {{convert|500|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1400-3250
|}

=====Transmissions=====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Model!!Year!!Types
|-
!colspan=3|Petrol engines
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI Coupé (125&nbsp;kW)||2007–2008||6-speed manual
|-
|A5 1.8 TFSI (118&nbsp;kW)||2009–||6-speed manual, multitronic
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI (132&nbsp;kW)||2008–||6-speed manual, multitronic<br>Cabriolet: multitronic
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI (155&nbsp;kW)||2008–||6-speed manual, multitronic
|-
|A5 2.0 TFSI quattro (155&nbsp;kW)||2008–||Coupé: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S tronic, 6-speed Tiptronic, 8-speed Tiptronic<br>Sportback: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S-Tronic<br>Cabriolet: 7-speed S-Tronic, 8-speed Tiptronic
|-
|S5 3.0 TFSI quattro Cabriolet, Sportback||2009–||7-Speed S-Tronic, 6-speed manual
|-
|A5 3.2 FSI||2007–||multitronic
|-
|A5 3.2 FSI quattro||2007–||Coupé: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic<br>Sportback: 7-speed S-Tronic<br>Cabriolet: 7-speed S-Tronic
|-
|S5 4.2 FSI quattro Coupé||2007–||6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic
|-
|RS5 4.2 FSI quattro Coupé||2010–2015||7-speed S-Tronic, 
|-
!colspan=4|Diesel engines
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI Sportback (143PS)||2009–||multitronic
|-
|A5 2.0 TDIe (100&nbsp;kW)||2011–||6-speed manual
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI (105&nbsp;kW)||2008–||6-speed manual
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI quattro (125&nbsp;kW)||2008–||6-speed manual
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI (130&nbsp;kW)||2011–||6-speed manual and multitronic
|-
|A5 2.0 TDI Quattro S Line (130&nbsp;kW)||2011–||6-speed manual and 7-speed S-Tronic
|-
|A5 2.7 TDI Coupé and Cabriolet||2007–||multitronic
|-
|A5 3.0 TDI quattro||2007–||Coupé: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic, 7-speed S-Tronic (after May 2010)<br>Sportback: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S-Tronic<br>Cabriolet: 7-speed S-Tronic
|}

In 2009, Audi introduced the seven speed S-Tronic transmission option for A5 with 2.0 TFSI quattro (155&nbsp;kW) for the UK market,<ref>{{cite web|last=Lavrinc |first=Damon |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/06/audi-a4-and-a5-get-s-tronic-gearbox-abroad-u-s-still-waiting/ |title=Audi A4 and A5 get S-Tronic gearbox abroad, U.S. still waiting |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2009-02-06 |access-date=2010-10-20}}</ref> which replaced the six speed Tiptronic in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Beginning with the 2011 model year, the A5 2.0 TFSI Quattro coupé and cabriolet includes 8 speed Tiptronic transmission option, replacing the 6-speed Tiptronic in the U.S. and Canada markets.<ref>[http://www.green.autoblog.com/2010/05/13/audi-a4-a5-and-q5-all-get-eight-speed-transmission-for-2011-q5/ Audi A4, A5, and Q5 all get an eight-speed transmission for 2011, Q5 gets 2.0T] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131214054/http://www.green.autoblog.com/2010/05/13/audi-a4-a5-and-q5-all-get-eight-speed-transmission-for-2011-q5/ |date=January 31, 2012 }}</ref>

For the S5 3.0 TFSI quattro (245&nbsp;kW), the [[manual transmission]] was discontinued for the European market.<ref>{{cite web|first=Zach |last=Bowman |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/10/audi-discontinues-manual-gearbox-for-s4-and-s5-in-europe-u-s-m/ |title=Audi discontinues manual gearbox for S4 and S5 in Europe, U.S. models safe |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=10 November 2011 |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref>

=====Equipment=====
Titanium Package was introduced in 2011 model year of A5 Coupe, S5 Coupe sold in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_6065.shtml|title=Titanium Package for American Audi A4, S4, A5 and S5 Revealed|work=fourtitude.com}}</ref>

====Reception====
The car was praised for its design, build quality, performance, and all-wheel drive system, and is favorably viewed by the majority of the motoring press.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-full.aspx?RT=2733 |title=Audi A5 Coupe - Full Review |publisher=Whatcar.com |access-date=2009-06-19| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090505181942/http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-full.aspx?RT=2733| archive-date= 5 May 2009 <!--DASHBot-->|url-status = live}}</ref> Appraised for a rarely seen example of an excellent all-round niche car.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://click2how.com/review-audi-a5-sportback-18-tfsi/ |title=Review of Audi A5 Sportback 1,8 TFSI 2012 |publisher=click2how.com |access-date=2012-06-06 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511193314/http://click2how.com/review-audi-a5-sportback-18-tfsi/ |archive-date=2015-05-11 }}</ref> [[Walter de Silva]] has said that the Audi A5 coupe is "his most beautiful design ever".
<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1109_2013_audi_s5_first_drive/index.html |first=Phil |last=Floraday |title=First Drive: 2013 Audi S5 |magazine=Automobilemag.com |date=27 September 2011 |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref>

====Motorsports====
The Audi A5 3.0 TDI won the [[Michelin Challenge Bibendum]] under the Prototypes category.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.green.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/audi-a5-3-0-tdi-triumphs-in-the-challenge-bibendum/ |title=Audi A5 3.0 TDI triumphs in the Challenge Bibendum |publisher=autoblog.com |date=2007-11-27 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426020209/http://www.green.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/audi-a5-3-0-tdi-triumphs-in-the-challenge-bibendum/ |archive-date=2012-04-26 }}</ref>

The Ethanol E100 Coupé clinched overall victory in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2010 eco rally over a distance of 350 kilometers.<ref name="Green.autoblog.com"/>

====Marketing====
The television adverts for the A5 Sportback used sound from Audi Sound Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2010/08/23/luxurious_sound_from.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525193935/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2010/08/23/luxurious_sound_from.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=25 May 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

===2011 facelift ===
The facelift vehicles, covering A5 Coupé, Convertible, Sportback, S, and RS models, include updated front and rear lights, as well as a new front bumper design. The new front end includes pronounced air inlets, revamped grilles, and flat fog lights. The vehicle is {{convert|10|mm}} longer overall than the predecessor.

Changes to S5 (available as Sportback, Coupé and Cabriolet) include the 3.0 TFSI (333PS) engines on all models, new lights, modified body details, new crystal effect paint finishes, Quattro drive with the crown-gear centre differential, electromechanical power steering, special S sport suspension, standard 18-inch wheels.

The updated vehicles were unveiled at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show#2011|2011 Frankfurt Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-a5-2012.html|title=Audi updates A5 range for 2012; S5 coupe to ditch V8|publisher=Left lane News|date=2011-09-14}}</ref>

Sales began in Europe in 2011 as 2012 model year vehicles. Early models include A5 1.8 TFSI, A5 2.0 TFSI, A5 3.0 TFSI, S5 3.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI. The base model is the Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.<ref>{{cite web|first=Steven J. |last=Ewing |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/13/2012-audi-a5-s5-get-a-nip-tuck/ |title=2012 Audi A5, S5 get a nip/tuck |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=13 July 2011 |access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref>

United States models of A5, S5 went on sale as 2013 model year vehicles.<ref name="autoblog.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/20/2013-audi-rs5-officially-priced-from-68-900/|title=2013 Audi RS5 officially priced from $68,900*|author=Steven J. Ewing|work=Autoblog|date=20 July 2012 }}</ref>

<gallery widths="200px" heights="150px">
File:Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Gletscherweiß Facelift.JPG|Coupe (facelift)
File:Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Gletscherweiß Facelift Heck.JPG|Coupe (facelift)
File:Audi A5 Cabriolet TFSI (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 31. Dezember 2012, Hilden.jpg|Cabriolet (facelift)
File:Audi A5 TDI, Bj. 2011 (2013-05-04 9590).JPG|Sportback (facelift)
</gallery>

====RS5 Coupé (2012)====
[[File:2012 Audi RS5 near the Elephant Rock in the Valley of Fire (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|2012 Audi RS5 Coupé]]
RS5 Coupé was unveiled at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show#2011|2011 Frankfurt Motor Show]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Glucker |first=Jeff |date=12 September 2011 |title=Facelifted 2012 Audi RS5 breaks out before Frankfurt debut |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/12/2012-audi-rs5-revealed-facelift-frankfurt-motor-show/ |work=Autoblog}}</ref> followed by the [[Geneva Motor Show#2012|2012 Geneva Motor Show]].

Changes to the RS5 Coupé for 2012 included upgraded dampers and springs on the suspension front, new electric power steering replacing engine-driven hydraulic power steering, exclusive retractable rear spoiler, red cam covers, and a carbon fibre intake manifold, optional piano black trim, twenty-inch graphite-coloured wheels, a sport exhaust system with black finishers.

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====RS5 Cabriolet (2013)====
[[File:2013 Audi RS5 (8403321155) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Audi RS5 Cabriolet]]
The RS5 Cabriolet was unveiled at the [[2012 Paris Motor Show]]. Production of the RS5 ended permanently in June 2015. A race version of the S5, the RS5 has a valved exhaust whose note can be tuned to suit driving conditions and personal preference. The RS5 has a naturally aspirated 4.2 V8 that produces {{Convert|444|hp|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestcardealersnearme.com/the-audi-rs5-a-modern-day-gem/|title=The Audi RS5 - A Modern Day Gem|website=www.bestcardealersnearme.com|access-date=2020-05-11|archive-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219121923/https://bestcardealersnearme.com/the-audi-rs5-a-modern-day-gem/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Deliveries of the RS5 Cabriolet began in early 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/27/2013-audi-rs5-cabriolet-paris-2012/|title=Audi RS5 Cabriolet debuts in Paris, confirmed for U.S. in Q1 2013|author=Steven J. Ewing|work=Autoblog|date=27 September 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/09/06/premiere_rs_5_cabrio.html|title=Audi MediaServices - Premiere RS 5 Cabriolet|author=Audi Communication|date=24 January 2015|work=audi-mediaservices.com|access-date=29 October 2013|archive-date=9 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509052232/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2012/09/06/premiere_rs_5_cabrio.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref> and went on sale in the US in April 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/21/audi-rs5-cabriolet-priced-from-77-900/|title=Audi RS5 Cabriolet priced from $77,900*|author=Zach Bowman|work=Autoblog|date=21 March 2013 }}</ref>

====A5 DTM====
{{Main|Audi A5 DTM}}
Codenamed R17, the Audi A5 DTM is a race car designed for the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]] beginning in year 2012, replacing the Audi A4 DTM.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/18/audi-prepares-to-fend-off-bmw-with-new-a5-dtm |title=Audi prepares to fend off BMW with new A5 DTM |publisher=autoblog.com |date=2011-07-18 |access-date=2011-07-18}}</ref> It includes a V8 engine rated at {{convert|340|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} with a new 6-speed sequential semi-automatic transmission, pneumatically operated suspension using paddle-shifters on the steering wheel, engine electronics (Bosch MS 5.1) and the central display from Audi R8 LMS, larger and wider tires from Hankook, {{convert|120|L|impgal usgal|0|lk=on|adj=on}} safety fuel tank inside a carbon fibre cell, and a larger rear wing. The prototype was built by Audi Sport in Ingolstadt.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 International Motor Show (IAA) in [[Frankfurt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/15/audi-a5-dtm-frankfurt-2011/|title=Audi A5 DTM makes us long for tin-tops that can also turn right |publisher=autoblog.com |date=2011-09-15}}</ref> The homologation of the A5 DTM was scheduled for 1 March 2012.

====Marketing====
[[File:Audi Front Jaray streamliner concept 1934 - replica - front.jpg|thumb|The 'ugly duckling' used in ''The Swan'' television advert]]
As part of the 2012 A5 launch in the United Kingdom, BBH London, Park Pictures, The Whitehouse and The Mill produced a television advert titled 'The Swan' (directed by Joachim Back), inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's tale of 'The Ugly Duckling'. The commercial featured black and white shots of the rebodied 1920 Audi concept car designed by Audi engineer Paul Jaray, trawling the streets of a sleepy Bavarian village, the streamlined model gets shunned by disapproving locals not taking too well to the new aerodynamic design. After retiring in a nearby forest, the 'ugly' car transforms into the new Audi A5, metaphorically becoming the 'beautiful' white swan. The soundtrack features Danny Kaye singing the children's classic Ugly Duckling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themill.com/work/audi/the-swan.aspx|title=The Mill|author=The Mill|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-date=10 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510121205/http://www.themill.com/work/audi/the-swan.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-audi-139300|title=Ad of the Day: Audi|work=AdWeek|date=30 March 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audi.co.uk/uk/web/en.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113054902/http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/a5/a5-coupe/watch-the-advert/the-tvadvert.html|url-status=dead|title=Audi UK|archive-date=13 November 2013|website=www.audi.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audi.co.uk/uk/web/en.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408015117/http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/a5/a5-coupe/watch-the-advert/the-making-of.html|url-status=|title=Audi UK|archive-date=8 April 2014|website=www.audi.co.uk}}</ref>

===2013 update===

====A5 (2013)====
Changes to the Audi A5 Sportback include forced induction and direct injection on all engine models, standard start-stop-system; optional sport differential on the 3.0 TDI Quattro, and 3.0 TFSI Quattro, optional MMI navigation plus.

Changes to A5 Cabriolet include optional neck-level heating, special coating for optional leather seats.

===={{anchor|S5.2}}S5 (2013)====
Available in Sportback, Coupé, Cabriolet bodies, it includes 3.0 TFSI engine rated {{convert|333|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|440|Nm|ftlbf|0|abbr=on}}, seven-speed S-Tronic transmission, S sport suspension, electronically controlled shock absorbers, dynamic steering, optional Audi drive select, 18-inch aluminium wheels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/09/10/Audi_S_models.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131030100124/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/09/10/Audi_S_models.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 October 2013|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

====RS 5 Coupé, RS 5 Cabriolet====
Available in Coupé and Cabriolet bodies, it is a version of A5 with 4.2 FSI engine rated at {{convert|450|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|500|Nm|ftlbf|0|abbr=on}}, seven-speed [[S tronic|S-Tronic]] transmission, [[quattro with torque vectoring|quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with crown-gear centre differential and torque vectoring]] (optional [[quattro with sport differential]] rear axle), {{convert|20|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} lower body, electromechanical power steering, exclusive 19-inch forged alloy wheels, optional carbon fibre-ceramic brake discs, Audi drive select dynamics system, optional RS sport suspension with [[Dynamic Ride Control]] (DRC).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/09/10/Audi_RS_models.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322044547/https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2013/09/10/Audi_RS_models.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=22 March 2014|title=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

===Litigation===
Audi had problems with the oil consumption in the engines of the models between 2009 and 2011.<ref>Oil Consumption Settlement{{cite web|url=http://oilconsumptionsettlement.com/mainpage/CommonlyAskedQuestions.aspx|title=Oil Consumption Settlement > mainpage > Commonly Asked Questions|access-date=2015-12-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113083904/http://www.oilconsumptionsettlement.com/mainpage/CommonlyAskedQuestions.aspx|archive-date=2015-11-13|url-status=dead}}</ref> More than 200 car owners in Switzerland were affected as well.<ref>Kassensturz{{cite web|url=http://www.srf.ch/konsum/themen/umwelt-und-verkehr/motoren-als-oelschlucker-amag-kommt-kunden-entgegen|title=Umwelt und Verkehr - Motoren als Ölschlucker: Amag Kommt Kunden entgegen|date=2015-11-03}}</ref> In Switzerland, cars with less than {{convert|100,000|km}} and below five years old can have the hardware replaced and paid for by Audi. If the car is between {{convert|100,000 and 200,000|km}} and below five years, Audi fully pays the hardware but only half of the work.

=={{Anchor|B9}}Second generation (2016)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2017 Audi A5 S Line Quattro 2.0 Front.jpg
| production = June 2016 – 2024
| model_years = 2018–2024 (coupe and cabriolet)<br>2018–2025 (sportback)<ref name="audiusa.com"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a61588641/2025-audi-a5-s5-revealed/ | title=Audi A4 is Dead—Long Live the A5 and S5 That Replace It | date=16 July 2024 }}</ref>
| assembly = Germany: [[Ingolstadt]] (Coupe & Sportback)<br>Germany: [[Neckarsulm]] (Cabriolet)
| designer = Jakob Hirzel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/luxury/audi-a5-coupe-20-tfsi-quattro-review-gentlemens-gym/news-story/33770d1ce88e3db4c2fe396e8ec39a55|title=Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Quattro review: Gentlemen's gym |work=news |publisher=News.com.au|access-date=2016-06-24}}</ref>
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group MLB platform#MLBevo|Volkswagen Group MLBevo platform]]
| related = [[Audi A4#B9|Audi A4 (B9)]]
| body_style = {{ubl
  | 2-door [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[convertible]]
  | 4-door [[liftback]] [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
  }}
| engine = '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' 1.4 L ''EA211'' [[Turbocharger|T]][[Gasoline direct injection|FSI]] I4 16V 152 (35 TFSI)<br>2.0 L ''EA888'' [[Turbocharger|T]][[Gasoline direct injection|FSI]] I4 + Mild Hybrid 48V 190 (40 TFSI / 40 TFSI S-Line)<br>2.0L [[Turbocharger|T]][[gasoline direct injection|FSI]] + CNG I4 170 (g-Tron)<br>2.0 L ''EA888 CDLA'' [[Turbocharger|T]]FSI I4 + Mild Hybrid 48V 252 (45 TFSI/45 TFSI Quattro)<br>2.9 L BiTurbo [[Turbocharger|T]][[Gasoline direct injection|FSI]] V6 450 (RS5)<br>3.0 L [[Turbocharger|T]]FSI V6 355 (S5)<br>'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''<br>2.0 L [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] I4 190<br>3.0 L V6 TDI 220<br>3.0 L V6 TDI 290
| transmission = 6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br> 7-speed [[S tronic|S-Tronic]] dual-clutch automatic<br> 8-speed [[Manumatic|tiptronic]] automatic (A5 3.0 TDI & S5 & RS5)
| wheelbase = A5 Coupé & Cabriolet: {{convert|2764|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> S5 Coupé: {{convert|2765|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <br>A5 Sportback: {{convert|2824|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> S5 Sportback: {{convert|2825|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = A5 Coupé & Cabriolet: {{convert|4673-4697|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> S5 Coupé: {{convert|4673-4697|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> A5 Sportback: {{convert|4733|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> S5 Sportback: {{convert|4752|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = A5 & S5 Coupé: {{convert|1846|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> A5 & S5 Sportback: {{convert|1843|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = A5 Coupé: {{convert|1371|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> S5 Coupé: {{convert|1368|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> A5 Sportback: {{convert|1386|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br> S5 Sportback: {{convert|1384|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 
| drivetrain = [[Mild hybrid|MHEV]]
| model_code = F5
}}

[[File:Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro Sportback 2967cc diesel registered April 2017.jpg|thumb|left|Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro (UK)]]
[[File:2017 Audi A5 S Line Quattro 2.0 Rear.jpg|thumb|left|Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 S Line quattro (UK)]]
[[File:2018 Audi A5 S Line TDi S-A 2.0 Rear.jpg|thumb|left|Audi A5 Coupé S-Line TDi (UK)]]
[[File:Audi A5 Cabriolet F5 at IAA 2019 IMG 0173.jpg|thumb|left|Audi A5 Cabriolet Facelift (Germany)]]
[[File:Audi A5 Sportback F5 FL 1X7A7086.jpg|thumb|left|Audi A5 Sportback Facelift (Germany)]]

The second-generation A5 and S5 Coupé, based on the ninth generation of the [[Volkswagen Group MLB platform|Volkswagen Group MLB Platform]], were unveiled on 2 June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kable |first=Greg |date=2016-06-02 |title=2017 Audi A5 coupe and S5 revealed {{!}} Autocar |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-paris-motor-show/2017-audi-a5-coupe-and-s5-revealed |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref> Two petrol and two diesel engines are offered for the A5. The petrol engines are 2.0 litre TFSI with either {{cvt|140|kW|PS hp|0}} or {{cvt|185|kW|PS hp|0}}, and the diesel motors are 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI, with {{cvt|140|kW|PS hp|0}} or {{cvt|210|kW|PS hp|0}}. All the 2.0-litre powerplants can be paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox (in certain countries only), or a 7/8-speed S Tronic/Tiptronic, which is standard on the 3.0 TDI. The A5 features the Virtual Cockpit instrument panel, an edge-to-edge display behind the steering wheel inspired by the airplane cockpit. The factory option for the A5 is the S line package which consists of a sportier front bumper with an aluminium line, diffuser on the rear bumper, and S line badges on the front fenders and side panel.

The A5 and S5 Sportback were unveiled on 8 September 2016. They are powered by the same engines as the A5 and S5 Coupé respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Bhavik |date=2016-09-08 |title=Second-Gen Audi A5 Sportback unveiled {{!}} Team-BHP |url=https://www.team-bhp.com/news/second-gen-audi-a5-sportback-unveiled |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Team-BHP |language=en}}</ref>

The A5 and S5 Cabriolet were unveiled on 3 November 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kable |first=Greg |date=2016-11-03 |title=2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet unveiled ahead of LA motor show {{!}} Autocar |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-la-motor-show/2017-audi-a5-cabriolet-unveiled-ahead-la-motor-show |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>
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==={{anchor|S5.3}} S5 ===
{{See also|Audi S5}}
[[File:2018 Audi S5 sedan front 4.11.18.jpg|thumb|left|Audi S5 Sportback quattro (USA)]]
The S5 is powered by a turbocharged {{cvt|354|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} 3.0-litre TFSI engine that worked with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Inside the S5 has standard front bucket seats with diamond-shaped stitching, and a flat-bottom steering wheel with S badging.
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=== RS5 ===
[[File:Audi RS5, DRIVE, Berlin (1X7A3881).jpg|thumb|2018 Audi RS5 Coupé finished in Misano Red|alt=]]
[[FIle:Kunmadaras Motorsport 2021. szeptember 19. JM (178).jpg|thumb|left|Audi RS5 (front view)]]
[[File:Audi RS5 Sportback 5F FL IMG 8131.jpg|thumb|Audi RS5 Sportback (Facelift)]]
[[FIle:Kunmadaras Motorsport 2021. szeptember 19. JM (128).jpg|thumb|left|Audi RS5 (rear view)]]
The RS 5 Coupé is powered by a 2.9-litre TFSI V6 twin turbo engine producing {{cvt|450|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} and {{cvt|600|Nm|lbft|0}} of torque that is also used in the Panamera 4S. It is {{convert|60|kg|0|abbr=on}} lighter than its predecessor. Power is delivered to the quattro system with a 8-speed automatic transmission. The RS 5 accelerates from {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of {{convert|280|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}. It also comes with a honeycomb grille, wider fenders, and aggressively styled front bumper with bigger openings than the A5 and S5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atvmagblog.com/2017-new-audi-rs5-on-review|title=2017 New Audi RS5 on review|author=Super Highlight|work=atvmagblog|date=30 March 2023 }}</ref>

Further developments include a new chassis featuring a five-link front and rear suspension coupled to Audi Sport's Dynamic Ride Control system offering variable damping control. Other options included with a carbon-fibre engine cover and ceramic front brakes.

The RS 5 Sportback was unveiled at the [[New York Auto Show#2018|2018 New York Auto Show]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramey |first=Jay |date=2018-03-27 |title=Audi's 444-hp RS5 Sportback debuts ahead of New York auto show |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/auto-shows/a1694246/audis-444-hp-rs5-sportback-debuts-ahead-new-york-auto-show/ |access-date=2025-04-01 |work=Autoweek |language=en-US}}</ref>

The RS 5 facelift was unveiled on 10 December 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Felix |date=2019-12-10 |title=2020 Audi RS5 gains refreshed design and new tech {{!}} Autocar |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2020-audi-rs5-gains-refreshed-design-and-new-tech |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>

'''Special editions'''

'''Panther edition'''

Audi of America Product Planner, Anthony Garbis, has been credited<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoffman|first=Connor|date=2019-11-20|title=Audi Is Offering 100 RS5s in a Stealthy Panther Edition|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29860756/audi-rs5-panther-edition-revealed/|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US}}</ref> for designing a limited run of 100 "Panther Edition" RS5s (75 Sportback and 25 Coupe) in late 2019. The Panther edition package retailed for $13,800 and included several exclusive options, most notably: Panther Black crystal effect paint, an Alcantara flat-bottom steering wheel, 20-inch 5-twin-spoke edge design wheels and Crescendo Red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and seat belts.
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===Safety===
{{ANCAP/2018
|overall_stars=5
|year=2015
|reference_code=c8336b
|description=Audi A5 coupe & Sportback variants
|adult_points=34
|adult_percent=89
|child_points=43
|child_percent=87
|pedestrian_points=27.3
|pedestrian_percent=75
|safety_points=9.9
|safety_percent=75
}}

=={{Anchor|B10}}Third generation (2024)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image = Audi A5 S line (B10) – f 01032025.jpg
| caption = A5 B10 S-line
| model_code = B10
| aka = 
| production = August 2024 – present<ref>{{cite web | title=Audi A5: Efficient and sustainable production in Neckarsulm | url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-a5-efficient-and-sustainable-production-in-neckarsulm-16105 }}</ref>
| model_years = 2025–present
| assembly = Germany: [[Neckarsulm]]<br/>China: [[Changchun]] ([[FAW-VW]], A5L Sedan) [[Shanghai]] ([[SAIC-VW]], A5L Sportback)<br/>
| designer = {{ubl
  | Jakob Hirzel
  | Ramon Bäurle (interior designer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/363784/audi-saloons-are-dying-long-live-sportback|title=Audi saloons are dying! Long live the Sportback {{pipe}} Auto Express}}</ref>
}}
| class = 
| body_style = 5-door [[liftback]] (A5, A5L sportback)<br/>4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] (A5L sedan)<br/>5-door [[station wagon]] (Avant)
| layout = 
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group Premium Platform Combustion|Premium Platform Combustion (PPC)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/726738/audi-s5-avant-debut/|title=The Audi S5 Avant Is the Hot Wagon America Can't Have|website=Motor1.com}}</ref>
| related = 
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 2.0 L ''EA888'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] [[turbocharger|turbo]] ([[Mild hybrid|MHEV]])
  | 3.0 L ''EA839'' [[V6 engine|V6]] turbo (MHEV)
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]-[[PHEV]]:'''
  | 2.0 L ''EA888'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] [[turbocharger|turbo]] (CDL) (e-hybrid)
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 2.0 L ''EA288 evo'' I4 turbo (MHEV)
  }}
| motor = {{Unbulleted list
  | 48-volt main electrical system (MHEV)
  | Permanent-magnet electric motor (e-hybrid)
  }}
| transmission = {{ubl
  | 7-speed [[Dual-clutch transmission|dual-clutch]]
  | 7-speed [[S tronic]] dual-clutch automatic (e-hybrid)
}}
| drivetrain = {{Unbulleted list
  | Mild hybrid 48V
  | PHEV (e-hybrid)
  }}
| battery = 25.9 kWh Li-ion (e-hybrid)
| wheelbase = {{ubl
  | {{cvt|2900|mm|in|1}}
  | {{cvt|2969|mm|in|1}} (A5L sedan)
  | {{cvt|2922|mm|in|1}} (A5L sportback)
  }}
| length = {{ubl
  | {{cvt|4829|mm|in|1}}
  | {{cvt|4908|mm|in|1}} (A5L sedan)
  | {{cvt|4903|mm|in|1}} (A5L sportback)
  }}
| width = {{ubl
  | {{cvt|1860|mm|in|1}}
  | {{cvt|1883|mm|in|1}} (A5L sportback)
  }}
| height = {{ubl
  | {{cvt|1440|mm|in|1}}
  | {{cvt|1442|mm|in|1}} (A5L sedan)
  | {{cvt|1427|mm|in|1}} (A5L sportback)
  }}
| weight = {{cvt|1770|-|2040|kg|lb|0}}
| predecessor = [[Audi A4#B9 (Typ 8W; 2016)|Audi A4 (B9)]]<br />[[Audi_A5#Second_generation_(2017)|Audi A5 Sportback (F5)]]
| successor = 
| sp = uk
| electric_range = {{cvt|72|km|mi|0}} (e-hybrid)
}}
On 16 July 2024, Audi replaced the A4/S4 Saloon and Avant with the third-generation A5/S5 as part of Audi's new strategy of allocating even numbers to electric vehicles and odd numbers to combustion cars.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Goy |first=Alex |date=2024-07-16 |title=The Audi A4 Is Dead, Long Live the New Audi A5 |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/726699/2025-audi-a5-replacing-a4/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 review |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/a5 |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Auto Express |language=en}}</ref>

A coupé or convertible models are no longer offered for the third generation line-up. The [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]] is equipped with a [[liftback]] and thus replaces both the A4 saloon and the A5 Sportback of the previous generation. The 'Avant' [[Station wagon|estate]] is still available.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hildebrandt |first=Roland |date=2024-07-17 |title=Audi A5 Coupé and Cabriolet end without successor |url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/726913/audi-a5-coupe-convetible-production-ends/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Motor1.com |language=en-gb}}</ref> The A5 became available to order in July 2024, with deliveries beginning in European countries in November 2024.<ref name=":1" />

The A5 B10 is the first model based on the [[Premium Platform Combustion|Premium Platform Combustion (PPC)]]. Like all other vehicles based on the PPC and [[Volkswagen Group Premium Platform Electric|PPE]], it uses the E<sup>3</sup> 1.2 software platform developed by Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-18 |title=The new Audi E<sup>3</sup> 1.2 electronic architecture brings "Vorsprung durch Technik" to life |url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/the-new-audi-e3-12-electronic-architecture-brings-vorsprung-durch-technik-to-life-15925 |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Audi MediaCenter |language=en}}</ref>

The liftback model has styling cues of a coupé with a sloped roofline and the tailgate design evokes the brand's Sportback models. The Avant model has a roofline which merges into the integrated roof spoiler that extends into the rear window and the raked D-pillars. The front has a wide single-frame grille with a 3D honeycomb structure, derived from Audi Sport. On the side, there are marked wheel arches which evoke the Quattro all-wheel drive system and are inspired by the [[Audi Quattro|Audi Ur-four]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBizwcJBGlk “Addio Audi A4! Ecco chi COMANDA adesso - Audi A5 2025” (Official Channel “Dario Zani DriveZone Italia” - YouTube)]</ref> The rear features a light bar that seamlessly connects the light clusters and the bottom part has rectangular exhaust pipes<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-16 |title=The new Audi A5 models: modern sportiness meets premium proportions |url=https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/the-new-audi-a5-models-modern-sportiness-meets-premium-proportions/ |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Automotive World |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-07-17 |title=AUDI A5, SPORTY SOUL |url=https://autodesignmagazine.com/en/2024/07/audi-a5-sporty-soul/ |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Auto&Design |language=en-US}}</ref>

For exterior lighting, the headlights features LED daytime running lights, and the rear lights feature Audi's second generation of OLED technology. The OLED rear light clusters are also used as communication lighting by enabling Car-to-X interaction and alert road users behind. The front and rear lights have dynamic lighting effects when unlocking and leaving the vehicle and optional digital lighting signatures.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

According to Audi, the interior design of the A5 is based on four key characteristics: a 'human-centric' design, a 'Digital Stage', 'Material Driven Design', and 'Visual Clarity'. The Audi MMI panoramic display has a curved design and uses OLED technology. It consists of the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit digital gauge cluster, the 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment system, and the optional 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display. The A5 is available with a configurable head-up display; and, for the first time, drivers have the option to control the infotainment and other vehicle functions via the heads-up display.<ref name=":1" />

=== A5L and A5L Sportback ===
The A5L is a China-exclusive long wheelbase sedan model, which was revealed at [[Auto Guangzhou#2024|Auto Guangzhou 2024]] by [[FAW-Volkswagen|FAW-Audi]] on 15 November 2024. It has a notchback style rear-end, and has a length of {{Convert|4902|mm|in|abbr=unit}} and a wheelbase of {{Convert|2965|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, increases of {{Convert|73|mm|in|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|65|mm|in|abbr=unit}} over the standard model, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hildebrandt |first=Roland |date=2024-11-16 |title=Audi A5L (2025) revealed: Long version with notchback for China |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/741197/audi-a5l-long-wheelbase-version-china/ |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}</ref>

The A5L Sportback was released on 23 April 2025 by [[SAIC Volkswagen|SAIC-Audi]] at [[Auto Shanghai#2025|Auto Shanghai 2025]], with preorders opening on 3 July and deliveries beginning on 1 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yuan |first=Yang |date=2025-07-22 |title=上汽奥迪 A5L Sportback 将于 8 月 1 日上市：高配搭载华为乾崑智驾，限时臻享价 26 万元起 |script-title=zh:上汽奥迪 A5L Sportback 将于 8 月 1 日上市：高配搭载华为乾崑智驾，限时臻享价 26 万元起 |trans-title=SAIC-Audi A5L Sportback will be launched on August 1: the high-end version is equipped with Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving, and the limited-time price starts at 260,000 yuan |url=https://www.ithome.com/0/869/926.htm |access-date=2025-07-23 |website=www.ithome.com}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Na |date=2025-07-22 |title= |script-title=zh:限时臻享价26万起 上汽奥迪A5L Sportback将于8月1日正式上市 |trans-title=SAIC-Audi A5L Sportback will be officially launched on August 1st with a limited time price starting from RMB 260,000 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202507/1307614.html#pvareaid=102624 |access-date=2025-07-23 |website=汽车之家 |language=zh-CN}}</ref> It maintains the standard version's coupe shape, and has a width of {{Convert|1883|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, height of {{Convert|1427|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, length of {{Convert|4903|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, and wheelbase of {{Convert|2922|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, with the latter increasing by {{Convert|74|mm|in|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|22|mm|in|abbr=unit}} respectively, making for a reduced stretch compared to the previous generation. Styling remains similar outside of a more aggressively sporty grille and side ducts, done by original designer Jakob Hirzel. It also features suspension tuning done by Audi's German engineers to achieve a result closer to the European market tune.<ref name=":5" /> 

Both models feature a [[Huawei|Huawei's]] Qiankun ADS system, with a 31-sensor [[Advanced driver-assistance system|ADAS]] suite consisting of 2 [[Lidar|LiDARs]], 6 [[Mmwave sensing|mmWave radars]], 11 cameras, and 12 [[ultrasonic sensors]], and will be capable of semiautonomous assisted driving in highway and urban conditions.<ref name=":6" /> Both are available with the same 2.0-litre {{Convert|150.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} EA888 engine with twin-motor 48V system as other markets, and the FAW{{Nbh}}Audi version is also available in front-wheel drive with the {{Convert|110.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} engine tune.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Zhou |first=Yi |date=2025-04-23 |title=全新奥迪A5L等超160款新车 2025上海车展新车汇总(上) |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202504/1305651.html#pvareaid=102624 |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yao |first=Yu |date=2025-04-28 |title=尊界S800/全新奥迪A5L等 2025上海车展将上市新车（轿车篇） |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202504/1305809.html#pvareaid=102623 |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}}</ref><gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Audi A5 S line (B10) – h 01032025.jpg|Rear view
File:Audi A5 Avant B10 DSC 7040.jpg|Audi A5 Avant
File:Audi A5 Avant B10 DSC 7076.jpg|Audi A5 Avant rear view
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File:Audi A5L 001.jpg|Audi A5L (sedan)
File:Audi A5L 002.jpg|Audi A5L (sedan) rear view
File:Audi A5 Avant B10 Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6924.jpg|Interior
</gallery>
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File:Audi A5L Sportback 001.jpg|Audi A5L Sportback
File:Audi A5L Sportback 002-resized.jpg|Audi A5L Sportback rear view

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=== Engines ===
The engines used are 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder petrol engines from the EA888 series, 3.0-litre V6 petrol engines from the EA839 series and 2-litre in-line four-cylinder diesel engines from the EA288 evo series. Unlike its predecessor, the manual gearboxes are no longer available. Instead of fake tailpipe covers as in the previous generation, only real tailpipes are fitted in response to customer feedback.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Patrick |date=2024-07-18 |title=Audi bringt Verbrenner mit echten Endrohren: Nie wieder Fake-Auspuff !!! |url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/audi-auspuff-abgasanlage-fake-endrohr-blende/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=auto motor und sport |language=de}}</ref> The A5 B10 is the first model series to use Audi's advanced second-generation [[mild hybrid]] called 'MHEV plus technology'. In addition to the familiar [[BAS hybrid|belt starter generator]], a new powertrain generator with integrated power electronics is placed on the transmission output shaft. In combination with the 48-volt battery, this enables partial electric driving with an output of {{convert|24|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|230|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The powertrain generator [[Regenerative braking|recuperates]] energy back into the battery at up to 25 kW. The battery is positioned above the rear axle and has a separate cooling circuit. Overall, the system is designed to increase the fuel efficiency.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The new Audi A5 models: modern sportiness meets premium proportions |url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/the-new-audi-a5-models-modern-sportiness-meets-premium-proportions-16104 |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Audi MediaCenter |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Reinventing the wheel: how Audi's new MHEV Plus system works {{!}} CAR Magazine |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/tech/audi-mhev-plus/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=www.carmagazine.co.uk}}</ref>

In March 2025, the [[plug-in hybrid electric vehicle]] (PHEV) powertrain marketed as the e-hybrid was introduced and it is available two power outputs. The plug-in hybrid powertrain uses the 2.0 TFSI engine from the EA888 series producing {{convert|252|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, combined with an electric motor that produces an output of {{convert|143|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The 25.9 kWh [[lithium-ion battery]] is positioned above the rear axle with a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW and the charging time from 0 to 100 percent to just 2.5 hours. The e-hybrid model has two driving modes are available: EV and Hybrid. In addition to the two driving modes, the desired charge level can be individually selected for the first time using a digital slider. The e-hybrid model runs on electric power during regenerative braking to utilise the available battery charge to the driver's destination. When this function is activated, the vehicle recovers energy automatically based on route data stored in the navigation system and can also recover energy automatically without an active route guidance.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-03-25 |title=New Audi A5 e-hybrids combine dynamics, efficiency, and long electric range |url=https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/new-audi-a5-e-hybrids-combine-dynamics-efficiency-and-long-electric-range/ |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=Automotive World |language=en-GB}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable collapsible"
! colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |Petrol engines
|-
! rowspan="2" |Model
! rowspan="2" |Codename
! rowspan="2" |Engine
! rowspan="2" |Power
! rowspan="2" |Torque
! colspan="2" |Top speed
! colspan="2" |{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
!Sedan
!Avant
!Sedan
!Avant
|-
| rowspan="2" |2.0 TFSI<ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Limousine 2025 2.0 TFSI 150HP S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141585/Audi-A5-Limousine-2025-20-TFSI-150HP-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Limousine 2025 2.0 TFSI 204HP S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141583/Audi-A5-Limousine-2025-20-TFSI-204HP-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Avant 2025 2.0 TFSI 150HP S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141584/Audi-A5-Avant-2025-20-TFSI--150HP-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Avant 2025 2.0 TFSI 204HP S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141582/Audi-A5-Avant-2025-20-TFSI-204HP-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" |VW EA888 
| rowspan="3" |{{convert|1984|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|216|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|214|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |9.8 s
|-
| rowspan="2" |{{convert|204|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
| rowspan="2" |{{convert|340|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|248|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|245|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |7.8 s
|-
|2.0 TFSI quattro<ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Limousine 2025 2.0 TFSI 204HP quattro S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141581/Audi-A5-Limousine-2025-20-TFSI-204HP-quattro-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Avant 2025 2.0 TFSI 204HP quattro S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141580/Audi-A5-Avant-2025-20-TFSI-204HP-quattro-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref>
|{{convert|245|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|242|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |7.6 s
|-
|S5 3.0 V6 TFSI<ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Limousine 2025 S5 3.0 V6 TFSI MHEV S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141575/Audi-A5-Limousine-2025-S5-30-V6-TFSI-MHEV-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Avant 2025 S5 3.0 V6 TFSI MHEV S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141574/Audi-A5-Avant-2025-S5-30-V6-TFSI-MHEV-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref>
|VW EA839
|{{convert|2995|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|{{convert|367|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|550|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |{{convert|250|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |4.5 s
|-
! colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |Petrol plug-in hybrid engines
|-
|2.0 TFSI e quattro<ref>{{Cite web 
  |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ All NEW Audi A5 Sportback : 3,299,000 – 3,899,000 บาท 
  |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-audi-a5-sportback-tfsi-e/ 
  |access-date=2025-05-29 
  |website=Headlightmag 
  |date=7 March 2025 
 |language=th
}}</ref>
|VW EA888
|{{convert|1984|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|{{convert|367|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|500|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |{{convert|250|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |4.5–5.1 s
|-
! colspan="9" |Diesel engines
|-
|2.0 TDI<ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Limousine 2025 2.0 TDI MHEV S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141579/Audi-A5-Limousine-2025-20-TDI-MHEV-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Avant 2025 2.0 TDI MHEV S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141578/Audi-A5-Avant-2025-20-TDI-MHEV-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |VW EA288
| rowspan="2" |{{convert|1968|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| rowspan="2" |{{convert|204|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
| rowspan="2" |{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|242|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|240|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |7.7 s
|-
|2.0 TDI quattro<ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Limousine 2025 2.0 TDI MHEV quattro S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141577/Audi-A5-Limousine-2025-20-TDI-MHEV-quattro-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audi A5 Avant 2025 2.0 TDI MHEV quattro S tronic Specs, Performance, Comparisons |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/141576/Audi-A5-Avant-2025-20-TDI-MHEV-quattro-S-tronic.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=ultimateSPECS |language=en}}</ref>
|{{convert|241|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|236|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| colspan="2" |6.9 s
|}

=== Safety ===
{{ANCAP/2018
|overall_stars=5
|year=2024
|reference_code=7384cb
|description=Audi A5 all variants
|adult_points=34.82
|adult_percent=87
|child_points=42.97
|child_percent=87
|pedestrian_points=49.62
|pedestrian_percent=78
|safety_points=14.37
|safety_percent=79
}}
{{Euro NCAP|year=2024|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/audi/a5/53405|reference_name=Audi A5 Avant 2024 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=34.8|description=Audi A5 Avant 2.0 TDI 'Basis' (LHD)|adult_percent=87|child_points=43.2|child_percent=88|pedestrian_points=49.6|pedestrian_percent=78|safety_percent=77|safety_points=14}}{{clear}}

== Sales ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Production
|-
|2006
|487<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2006 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/corporate/annual-report-2006-2324/download?disposition=attachment |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>
|-
|2007
|25,554
|-
|2008
|57,650<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2008 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/corporate/annual-report-2008-2326 |work=Volkswagen |pages=81}}</ref>
|-
|2009
|69,495
|-
|2010
|90,346<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2010 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/corporate/annual-report-2010-2328/download?disposition=attachment |work=Volkswagen |pages=109}}</ref>
|-
|2011
|111,758
|-
|2012
|103,357<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2012 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/corporate/annual-report-2012-2330 |work=Volkswagen |pages=107}}</ref>
|-
|2013
|98,207
|-
|2014
|88,545<ref name=":52">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2014 |url=https://annualreport2014.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>
|-
|2015
|79,133
|-
|2016
|65,117<ref name=":62">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2016 |url=https://annualreport2016.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>
|-
|2017
|119,595
|-
|2018
|111,544<ref name=":72">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2018 |url=https://annualreport2018.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|93,077
|-
|2020
|56,786<ref name=":02">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2020 |url=https://annualreport2020.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|64,012
|-
|2022
|66,124<ref name=":13">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2022 |url=https://annualreport2022.volkswagenag.com/divisions/volkswagen-passenger-cars.html |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|75,584<ref>{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2023 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/more/annual-report-2023-2671 |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://autoya.info/audi_rs5_new_rs_model_2010/ Audi RS5 2010] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721185330/http://autoya.info/audi_rs5_new_rs_model_2010/ |date=2011-07-21 }} - First Official Pics
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130506055713/http://www.rs5.us/ Audi RS5 2013 U.S. version] - RS5 owners pics, videos and links
*{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070203050143/http://microsites.audi.com/audia5/ Official Audi A5 microsite]}}

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