Audi A5 0–60 Times
The Audi A5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 16 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Audi A5 is the 2018 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Audi A5 is the 2010 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro Cabriolet, which took 6.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 90.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Audi A5 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.83 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.38 seconds at 96.69 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.00sec
2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
5.83sec
Across 16 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.38sec
@ 96.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.90sec
2010 2.0T Premium
Across 16 verified runs, the Audi A5 ranges from 5.00 to 6.90 seconds 0–60, with a 5.83-second average.
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Audi A5 Performance Overview
Audi’s A5 has covered the 2008 to 2025 model years in this dataset as a compact luxury two-door and liftback line with a steady emphasis on balanced, all-weather performance. Across 16 verified tests spanning those years, recorded 0-60 times run from 5.0 seconds to 6.9 seconds. The 8T generation (2008–2016) established the template with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines, plus gasoline and diesel variants, ranging from 211 to 265 hp. Early benchmarks included the 2008 3.2 S-Line Quattro Coupe at 5.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the slower end of the range came from the 2010 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro Cabriolet at 6.9 seconds.
Through the rest of the 8T era, the A5 settled into mid-six-second territory depending on body style and engine, then moved forward with the F5 generation (2017–present). That redesign narrowed the lineup around turbocharged gasoline power, with output rising to 252–261 hp and overall acceleration improving. The key step came with the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe, which posted the model’s quickest figures at 5.0 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.6-second quarter-mile at 101 mph. Today, the F5 A5 stands as the quicker phase of the model’s tested history, with current results centered in the low-five-second range.
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Audi A5 0–60 Times by Generation: 8T to F5
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F5 | 2017–present | 5.39s | 5.00s — 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe | 7 | The F5 generation (2017–present) averaged 5.39 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe at 5.00 seconds. Output ranged from 252 to 261 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| 8T | 2008–2016 | 6.17s | 5.50s — 2008 3.2 S-Line Quattro Coupe | 9 | The 8T generation (2008–2016) averaged 6.17 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2008 3.2 S-Line Quattro Coupe at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 211 to 265 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 , 3.2L V6 configurations. |
F5
2017–present
Avg 0–60
5.39s
Fastest
5.00s
Tests
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2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe
The F5 generation (2017–present) averaged 5.39 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe at 5.00 seconds. Output ranged from 252 to 261 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
8T
2008–2016
Avg 0–60
6.17s
Fastest
5.50s
Tests
9
2008 3.2 S-Line Quattro Coupe
The 8T generation (2008–2016) averaged 6.17 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2008 3.2 S-Line Quattro Coupe at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 211 to 265 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 , 3.2L V6 configurations.
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Audi A5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
16 tests · 5 years
▾
2025 Audi A5
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#06
2025 Audi A5 Prestige Quattro Sedan-Liftback
5.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 98.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 261 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Liftback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 16
#10
2025 Audi A5 Prestige Quattro Sedan-Liftback
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 261 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 31 H / 26.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Liftback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 16
How we verify Audi A5 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi A5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Audi A5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Audi A5 performance FAQs
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The 2025 Audi A5 Prestige Quattro Sedan-Liftback runs 0-60 in 5.6 to 5.9 seconds across recorded tests. Both verified runs use the 261-hp, 273-lb-ft turbocharged gasoline engine with AWD. Quarter-mile times for the 2025 model are 14.1 seconds at 98.3 mph and 14.4 seconds at 99 mph.
The quickest Audi A5 on record is the 2018 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile A5 recorded, running 13.6 seconds at 101 mph. Across all 16 verified A5 tests, that remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock Audi A5 is also the overall fastest one on record: the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe at 5.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 16 production A5 tests and no modified examples, so the fastest stock result and fastest overall result are the same.
Across 16 verified Audi A5 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.83 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 14.38 seconds at 96.7 mph. That gives you a solid reference point for the model as a whole, covering multiple body styles, trims, and model years.
The second-generation Audi A5, code F5, averages 5.39 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests from 2017 onward. The fastest F5 run is 5.0 seconds by the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe. F5 cars in our records span 252 to 261 hp and use turbocharged gasoline powertrains.
The first-generation Audi A5, code 8T, averages 6.17 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests covering 2008 to 2016. The quickest 8T is the 2008 3.2 S-Line Quattro Coupe at 5.5 seconds. Recorded 8T outputs range from 211 to 265 hp, with gasoline and diesel versions both represented.
The fastest F5-generation Audi A5 is the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe, which hits 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest F5, but also the quickest Audi A5 overall on record. The F5 generation itself averages 5.39 seconds across 7 verified runs.
In recorded tests, the Audi A5 Coupe is quicker at its best, with the 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe reaching 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. The A5 Sportback's best recorded run is 5.1 seconds for the 2.0T Prestige Quattro Sportback. On average, the Sportback trim pattern sits at 5.2 seconds, while one popular Coupe pattern averages 5.87 seconds.
The Coupe is quicker than the Cabriolet in the recorded A5 tests. The fastest Coupe result is 5.0 seconds from the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe, while the best Cabriolet result is 5.6 seconds from the 2.0T Prestige Quattro Cabriolet. The slowest A5 overall is also a Cabriolet, at 6.9 seconds.
Across all 16 Audi A5 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.38 seconds at 96.7 mph. The fastest quarter-mile Audi A5 on record is the 2018 2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Coupe, which ran 13.6 seconds at 101 mph. For the 2025 model, recorded quarter-mile times are 14.1 and 14.4 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Audi A5 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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