2014 Audi S5

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Rating8.7

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Compact Coupe
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$52,000 - $60,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Responsive supercharged-AWD powertrain and impressive acceleration

Unintuitive infotainment and control layout

Keyless entry/ignition and the Audi Drive Select system are now standard on all trims

Two transmissions to choose from

Cramped rear row and cargo area

New Black Optic appearance package

Upscale and luxurious interior

Rivals offer similar performance at lower prices

Specs & Features

$53,400

price

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 Audi S5 is a compact coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $52,000. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 4 Series 435i xDrive Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz C 350 4Matic Coupe. Between 2 trims, the S5 Coupe offers a single powertrain. It is a 3.0L supercharged V6 engine making 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The S5 Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds with the manual transmission, which gets pumped up to 4.6 seconds with the automatic. Depending on the powertrain, the S5 Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy of between 20 and 21 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the S5 Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2014 Audi S5 Coupe is a powerful and engaging-to-drive coupe in the segment. There are multiple trims offered and we recommend going for the well-equipped base Premium Plus trim that offers good value for money. 

Trims

    Premium Plus
    $52,000 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Prestige
    $52,000 onwards
    • 7-inch color display
    • Adaptive headlights
    • Blind spot monitor
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$39,000- $55,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.5

Horsepower

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$52,000- $60,400

Gasoline

8.68

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$40,950- $62,100

Gasoline

8.81

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

4

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$52,600- $75,200

Gasoline

8.57

275 hp @ 7400 rpm

213 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

2

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$39,900- $51,700

Gasoline

7.93

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

-

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$126,500- $153,400

Gasoline

8.31

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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2014 Audi S5 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2014 Audi S5

    Ranked #2

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    4.5 sec13.1 sec-
    2014 Audi TTS

    Ranked #2

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    5.3 sec--
    5.4 sec13.9 sec103 mph
    2014 Audi A5

    Ranked #5

    6.3 sec15 sec130 mph

    2014 Audi S5 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2014 Audi S5

      Ranked #4

      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg16.1 gal.273.7/418.6 mi.
      2014 Audi TTS

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      2014 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/540 mi.
      13 mpg21 mpg16 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/476.7 mi.

      2014 Audi S5 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        2014 Audi S5

        Ranked #3

        182.7 in.73 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        183.1 in.71.8 in.54.8 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        2014 Audi A5

        Ranked #4

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        172.4 in.70.9 in.50.9 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.
        2014 Audi TTS

        Ranked #6

        165.3 in.72.5 in.53 in.4 in.97.2 in.

        2014 Audi S5 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2014 Audi S5

          Ranked #5

          12.2 cu.ft.116.6 cu.ft.-
          9.7 cu.ft.48 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          2014 Audi TTS

          Ranked #2

          -73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.
          2014 Audi A5

          Ranked #4

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          7.4 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.-

          2014 Audi S5 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2014 Audi S5

            Ranked #1

            -12.2 cu.ft.-76 ft.
            2014 Audi TTS

            Ranked #2

            57.5 cu.ft.-24.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            -7.4 cu.ft.--
            2014 Audi A5

            Ranked #4

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.60 ft.
            93.5 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-

            2014 Audi S5 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              2014 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              -4145 lbs.
              2014 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              772 lbs.- -
              739 lbs.2888 lbs.
              1023 lbs.3633 lbs.
              2014 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3583 lbs.

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              0-60 : 4.9 sec

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