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Audi S5 B9

Headline trim: 3.0 TFSI quattro — 349 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
349 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
24 mpg (US)
Used
$25,000-$66,000

Strengths

  • Twin-turbo V6 punchy
  • 8-speed Tiptronic smooth
  • Cabin a generation ahead of B8

Weaknesses

  • No manual option
  • Sound less special than B8 V8
  • Premium pricing

Notable tech

  • MLB Evo platform
  • 3.0 TFSI turbo V6 (replacing supercharged)
  • Quattro AWD
  • 8-speed Tiptronic auto only
  • Virtual Cockpit standard from 2018

Common issues

  • EA839 PCV diaphragm
  • 8-speed Tiptronic mechatronic
  • MMI freezes pre-2020
  • Carbon build-up

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across B9's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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3.0 TFSI quattro
BHP349
Torque500 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)24 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT