Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 12 recorded runs

Audi RS 5 0–60 Times

The Audi RS 5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Audi RS 5 is the 2018 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 114.9 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Audi RS 5 is the 2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe, which took 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Audi RS 5 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.96 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.40 seconds at 111.96 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.4sec 2018 Quattro Coupe
Average 0–60 3.96sec Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.40sec @ 112.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.4sec 2013 4.2 Quattro
2023 Audi RS 5

Across 12 verified runs, the Audi RS 5 ranges from 3.4 to 4.4 seconds 0–60, with a 3.96-second average.

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Audi RS 5 0–60 times by model year

12 tests · 6 years

2023

Audi RS 5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2023 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe
3.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.00s ¼ mi @ 114.3 mph
0–60 mph
3.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.00 sec
Trap Speed
114.3 mph
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 12
2023 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe

2021

Audi RS 5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2021 Audi RS 5 Sportback Quattro Sedan
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.00s ¼ mi @ 114.3 mph
0–60 mph
3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.00 sec
Trap Speed
114.3 mph
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 12
2021 Audi RS 5 Sportback Quattro Sedan

2018

Audi RS 5 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.85 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2018 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.80s ¼ mi @ 114.9 mph
0–60 mph
3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.80 sec
Trap Speed
114.9 mph
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 12
2018 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe
#03
2018 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe
3.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.90s ¼ mi @ 116.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.90 sec
Trap Speed
116.0 mph
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 12
2018 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe

2014

Audi RS 5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
2014 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.30s ¼ mi @ 112.2 mph
0–60 mph
3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.30 sec
Trap Speed
112.2 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 12
2014 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe

2013

Audi RS 5 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.26 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.70 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#06
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 110.7 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
110.7 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 12
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
#08
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Cabriolet
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 12
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Cabriolet
#09
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Cabriolet
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 108.9 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
108.9 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 12
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Cabriolet
#10
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
110.0 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 12
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
#12
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 12
2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe

2011

Audi RS 5 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.15 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.65 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#07
2011 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 12
2011 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
#11
2011 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 108.2 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
108.2 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 12
2011 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe

How we verify Audi RS 5 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 RS 5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Audi RS 5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Audi RS 5 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Audi RS 5 on record is the 2018 Audi RS 5 Quattro Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at 114.9 mph.
The slowest recorded Audi RS 5 is the 2013 Audi RS 5 4.2 Quattro Coupe, which takes 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 12 verified runs, an Audi RS 5 reaches 60 mph in 3.96 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.40 seconds at roughly 112.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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 RS 5 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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