2013 Audi RS 5
The 2013 Audi RS 5 is a coupe. It has a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 450 hp (336 kW), with a 7-speed automated manual and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 4.5 seconds and top speed is 174 mph (280 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2013 AUDI RS 5
The 2013 Audi RS 5 is the high-performance version of the first-generation A5 coupe. Sold in Europe from 2010, it arrived in North America for the 2013 model year. Its 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 produces 450 hp and revs to around 8,250 rpm, driving all four wheels through a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission.
What it is like
The RS 5’s high-revving V8 is the highlight, with sharp throttle response and a dramatic sound. Its quattro system uses a crown-gear centre differential that normally sends more power to the rear, and an optional sport differential can direct torque between the rear wheels to help the car turn into corners. It seats four and remains practical for a performance coupe. An RS 5 Cabriolet was also introduced for 2013.
Buying one
Like other direct-injection engines, the 4.2 V8 suffers from carbon build-up on the intake valves, which can reduce performance and cause misfires if not cleaned. Make sure the S tronic gearbox fluid has been changed on schedule, and check tyres and brakes, which wear quickly on cars driven hard.
Rivals
Competitors included the BMW M3 Coupe (E92), Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe and Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Audi | Model | RS 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2013 | Version / Trim | Audi 2013 RS 5 |
| Body Style | Coupe | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | Ext. Colour | Ibis White, Glacier White Metallic, Brilliant Black, Phantom Black Pearl Effect, Ice Silver Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, Suzuka Gray Metallic, Misano Red Pearl Effect, Sepang Blue Pearl Effect, Estoril Blue Crystal Effect, Individual Colours available |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,200 cc |
| Power | 450 hp / 336 kW | Torque | 430 Nm / 317 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 4.5 sec | Top Speed | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 16 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,740 kg (3,836 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2013 COUPES
Compared with other 2013 coupes in our database, its 450 hp is 24% more than the average 2013 coupe (362 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.7 seconds quicker than average.
| 2013 Audi RS 5 | Average 2013 coupes | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 450 hp | 362 hp (29 cars) | +24% |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 448 Nm (29 cars) | -4% |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 5.2 s (30 cars) | -14% |
| Top speed | 174 mph | 156 mph (30 cars) | +12% |
| Kerb weight | 1,740 kg | 1,633 kg (32 cars) | +7% |
| Engine size | 4,200 cc | 3,703 cc (32 cars) | +13% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2013 coupes with similar power to the 2013 Audi RS 5.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi RS 5 | 450 hp | 4.5 s | 1,740 kg |
| 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe | 453 hp | 5.4 s | 2,710 kg |
| 2013 BMW 650i Coupe | 445 hp | 4.9 s | 1,810 kg |
| 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe | 512 hp | 3.7 s | 1,430 kg |
| 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia | 562 hp | 3.4 s | 1,380 kg |