Strengths
- Twin-turbo V6 broader powerband
- Coupé and Sportback bodies
- 8AT smooth
Weaknesses
- No NA V8 sound
- No Cabriolet
- Run-flat tyres
Notable tech
- MLB Evo platform (A5 F5 sibling)
- 2.9 TFSI biturbo V6
- Quattro AWD
- 8-speed Tiptronic
- Coupé and Sportback bodies
- RS5 GT special 2025 — 470 bhp
Common issues
- EA839 PCV diaphragm
- 8AT mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across F5's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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2.9 TFSI biturbo Coupé
BHP444
Torque600 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
2.9 TFSI biturbo Sportback
BHP444
Torque600 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
RS5 GT (limited 2025)
BHP470
Torque600 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top180 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT