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