Strengths
- New PPC platform
- MHEV across the range
- Cabin step on
Weaknesses
- Sportback only — no Coupe / Cabriolet
- Pricier than F5 used
- Software at launch unfinished
Notable tech
- PPC platform (new Audi premium combustion)
- Sportback body only
- MHEV (48V) standard
- 3.0 TFSI MHEV V6 on S5
- Curved 11.9 + 14.5-inch infotainment + passenger display
Common issues
- Launch software updates
- PPC platform teething
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B10's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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40 TFSI 2.0 MHEV
BHP201
Torque340 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DCT
40 TDI 2.0 MHEV
BHP201
Torque400 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox7DCT
S5 3.0 TFSI MHEV
BHP362
Torque550 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)26 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT