2018 Audi S5 Sportback
The 2018 Audi S5 Sportback is a sedan. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 349 hp (260 kW), with an 8-speed automated manual and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 4.7 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2018 AUDI S5 SPORTBACK
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed August 17, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Audi | Model | S5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2018 | Version / Trim | Audi 2018 S5 Sportback |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Ibis White, Glacier White Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, Nardo Gray, Misano Red Pearl Effect, Tango Red Metallic, Navarra Blue Metallic, Ara Blue Crystal Effect, Sepang Blue Pearl Effect, Individual Colours available |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8) |
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 3,000 cc |
| Power | 349 hp / 260 kW | Torque | 500 Nm / 369 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 4.7 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 21 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | — | Kerb Weight | 1,770 kg (3,902 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2018 SEDANS
Compared with other 2018 sedans in our database, its 349 hp is 23% more than the average 2018 sedan (284 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.5 seconds quicker than average, and it is 9% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2018 Audi S5 Sportback | Average 2018 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 349 hp | 284 hp (92 cars) | +23% |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 391 Nm (92 cars) | +28% |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 s | 6.2 s (93 cars) | -24% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 141 mph (93 cars) | +10% |
| Kerb weight | 1,770 kg | 1,617 kg (100 cars) | +9% |
| Engine size | 3,000 cc | 2,556 cc (89 cars) | +17% |
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 2018 sedans with similar power to the 2018 Audi S5 Sportback.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi S5 Sportback | 349 hp | 4.7 s | 1,770 kg |
| 2018 BMW 540i | 335 hp | 5.3 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA | 305 hp | 4.6 s | 1,470 kg |
| 2018 Tesla Model S 100D | 416 hp | 2.7 s | 2,069 kg |
| 2018 Toyota Avalon | 268 hp | 7.0 s | 1,615 kg |