Mercedes-Benz SLK vs Audi A5
Overview | |
Years produced1998-2016 | Years produced2008-Present |
MSRP$47,000 | MSRP$49,700 |
Listings503 | Listings5650 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2025 Audi A5 compact luxury car takes on a more important role in the luxury brand’s lineup. The coupe and convertible body styles are gone, leaving only a five-door hatchback akin to the previous-generation A5 Sportback (Europe gets an A5 Avant wagon as well). That model also happened to be Audi’s bestselling non-SUV in 2024, so the new A5 also replaces the slower-selling A4 sedan as Audi’s answer to the Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS. Verdict: The new Audi A5 impresses with tech, handling poise, and practicality, but represents a significant effective price increase for returning Audi customers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.1 cu ft | Cargo Space22.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3208 lbs | Curb Weight4090 lbs |
Height51.2 in | Height57.0 in |
Length162.8 in | Length190.1 in |
Width79.0 in | Width82.6 in |
Wheelbase95.7 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload992 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-2016 | 2008-Present |
MSRP | $47,000 | $49,700 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The redesigned 2025 Audi A5 compact luxury car takes on a more important role in the luxury brand’s lineup. The coupe and convertible body styles are gone, leaving only a five-door hatchback akin to the previous-generation A5 Sportback (Europe gets an A5 Avant wagon as well). That model also happened to be Audi’s bestselling non-SUV in 2024, so the new A5 also replaces the slower-selling A4 sedan as Audi’s answer to the Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS. Verdict: The new Audi A5 impresses with tech, handling poise, and practicality, but represents a significant effective price increase for returning Audi customers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.1 cu ft | 22.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3208 lbs | 4090 lbs |
Height | 51.2 in | 57.0 in |
Length | 162.8 in | 190.1 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 82.6 in |
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 992 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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