The 2025 Audi A5 enters the U.S. market with a full redesign grounded in results. Audi replaced both the outgoing A4 Sedan and A5 Sportback with a single, more capable model: the new A5 Sedan. Underneath, it rides on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture—Audi's most recent update to its internal combustion portfolio. The shift means sharper steering, better proportions, and measurable increases in interior room and performance.
Quicker, Quieter, Smarter
The new 2.0L TFSI turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in the A5 puts out 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. That’s a 67-hp and 59 lb-ft jump over the previous A5 Sportback. Audi estimates 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, slicing 0.8 seconds off the last-gen car. Power flows through a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive—standard on all trims.
Audi claims the redesigned chassis, suspension geometry, and steering rack sharpen handling. The steering column now mounts directly to the body, and the front axle sees increased camber and stiffened components for quicker response. Every A5 features progressive steering with variable assistance.
Bigger Where It Matters
Compared to the outgoing A5 Sportback:
- Wheelbase: +2.6 inches
- Length: +2.7 inches
- Width: +0.6 inch
- Height: +2.0 inches
Rear-seat legroom grows by 1 inch, and front shoulder room expands by 1.6 inches. The trunk holds 22.6 cubic feet, increasing to 36.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded—thanks to a clever new liftback configuration that maintains five-door practicality.
Trim Levels and Pricing
The base MSRP for the 2025 Audi A5 Sedan is $49,700, plus a $1,295 destination fee. The total base MSRP comes to $50,995. There's no gas guzzler tax.
Here’s how the A5 compares to its S5 performance sibling:
| Model | Base MSRP | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | 0-60 mph (sec) | MPG (City/Hwy/Comb.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A5 | $50,995 | 268 | 295 | 5.6 | 22 / 31 / 26 |
| Audi S5 | $63,995 | 362 | 406 | 4.3 | 19 / 28 / 22 |
Both models share the 7-speed dual-clutch and quattro AWD, but the S5 adds a sport rear differential and adaptive suspension with three drive modes: comfort, balanced, and dynamic.
