Verdict
B
GT · Germany · 2007-Present
Audi A5
Audi A5 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2007-Present
Generations
3
Segment
GT
A4-derived four-door coupe-shape — Audi's grand touring saloon. 8T (2007–2016) MLB platform; F5 (2016–2024) MLB Evo; new B10 (2024-Present, also branded A5 in some markets) on PPC platform. Coupe, Sportback, Cabriolet body styles on 8T/F5; Sportback only on B10. Petrol 1.8 / 2.0 / 3.0 TFSI; diesel 2.0 / 3.0 TDI. S5 / RS5 covered separately.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
8T 2007-2016 → F5 2016-2024
BHP +0 bhp
Torque +30 Nm
0–60 mph −0.4 s
Top speed +0 mph
MPG +5 mpg
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2007-2016
8T
→
3.0 TDI quattro — 245 bhp, 0-62 in 6.0s.
Verdict
B
BHP
245
0–60
6.0 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
39 mpg
Used
$4,400-$15,000
- + Coupe / Sportback / Cabriolet
- + Quattro available
- − EA888 oil consumption
- − Run-flat tyres
2016-2024
F5
→
40 TFSI quattro — 201 bhp, 0-62 in 6.6s.
Verdict
B
BHP
201
0–60
6.6 s
Top
149 mph
MPG
33 mpg
Used
$18,000-$53,000
- + MLB Evo platform
- + Virtual Cockpit standard from 2018
- − No PHEV in UK
- − Cabriolet axed mid-life
2024-Present
B10
→
3.0 TFSI MHEV quattro — 362 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
Verdict
B
BHP
362
0–60
4.5 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
26 mpg
Used
$53,000-$91,000
- + New PPC platform
- + MHEV across the range
- − Sportback only — no Coupe / Cabriolet
- − Pricier than F5 used
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2007-2016 · 8T
- EA888 oil consumption
- EA189 Dieselgate
- S-Tronic mechatronic
2016-2024 · F5
- EA888 EVO PCV
- S-Tronic mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
2024-Present · B10
- Software updates needed on launch
- PPC platform new — early teething
Rivals
BMW 4 Series · Mercedes E-Class Coupé · Audi A4 · BMW 3 Series