Porsche Cayman vs Audi A5

2016 Porsche Cayman
2016 Porsche Cayman
$52,600MSRP
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2025 Audi A5
2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
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2016 Porsche Cayman
$52,600MSRP
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2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2006-2012

Years produced

2008-Present

MSRP

$52,600

MSRP

$49,700

Listings

217

Listings

5518

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • High base price

  • Underwhelming dual-clutch transmission

  • Nondescript styling

Reviews Summary

Reviews 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

2.7L 275 hp H6

Engine

2.0L 268 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

2

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

275 hp @ 7400 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

20

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

31
2016 Porsche Cayman
2016 Porsche Cayman
$52,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2025 Audi A5
2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 Porsche Cayman
$52,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2006-2012
2008-Present
MSRP
$52,600
$49,700
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

4.7

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • High base price

  • Underwhelming dual-clutch transmission

  • Nondescript styling

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
2.7L 275 hp H6
2.0L 268 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
2
5
Horsepower
275 hp @ 7400 rpm
MPG City
20
22
MPG Highway
30
31
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