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Audi A8 D5

Headline trim: 60 TFSI e PHEV — 449 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
449 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
94 mpg (US)
Used
$41,000-$114,000

Strengths

  • Predictive air suspension
  • MHEV / PHEV variants
  • Cabin tech the new generation

Weaknesses

  • Heavy
  • Premium pricing
  • MMI initial freezes

Notable tech

  • MLB Evo platform
  • MHEV 48V on most
  • Predictive air suspension (camera + GPS)
  • 60 TFSI e PHEV (3.0 + electric motor)
  • S8 above
  • 2022 facelift

Common issues

  • MHEV 48V faults
  • MMI freezes pre-2020
  • Predictive air suspension wear
  • PHEV charge port latch

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across D5's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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50 TFSI 3.0 MHEV
BHP335
Torque500 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT
55 TFSI 3.0 MHEV
BHP335
Torque500 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT
60 TFSI e PHEV
BHP449
Torque700 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
Range~28 mi EV
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT
50 TDI 3.0 MHEV
BHP282
Torque600 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox8AT