Audi A5 2011–2016 car dimensions: 4640 mm long, 1854 mm wide and 1369 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,675 kg. Braked towing is 1,900 kg.
The cabin offers automatic climate control as standard, often as three-zone deluxe on higher grades, with a clear MMI colour display of 6.5 or 7 inches for radio, media and optional navigation. Cruise control comes standard. Parking sensors, reversing camera, Audi side assist blind-spot warning and Audi active lane assist are available on select trims or as options, along with adaptive cruise that can include braking guard for emergency braking support. The layout feels driver-focused with quality materials and straightforward controls for daily use.
Boot space measures 465 litres with seats up, enough for luggage or shopping on trips. Folding the rear seats expands capacity to 829 litres for larger items, though the coupe shape limits height compared with estates.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1900 kg on a 12 percent gradient and 2100 kg on 8 percent, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits around 500 kg depending on exact kerb and gross weights. S models feature sport-tuned suspension as standard for firmer handling.
The cabin uses leather or Alcantara surfaces with sport-contoured seats that offer strong lateral hold and electric multi-way adjustment plus lumbar support. Dual-zone or three-zone climate control keeps temperatures steady for driver and passengers. Ambient LED lighting and quality materials create a sporty yet refined space. An optional panoramic tilting sunroof opens the roof area for more light and air.
Service follows LongLife flexible intervals up to 30 000 km or 24 months, or fixed 15 000 km or 12 months.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags, side airbags, head curtain airbags, ABS and ESP.
Engines include petrol TFSI and diesel TDI units, all with start-stop and energy recuperation.
ISOFIX mounts available for outer rear seats.
Fuel use stays moderate thanks to direct-injection TFSI and TDI engines with start-stop and recuperation systems that cut consumption on every trip. Petrol and diesel choices cover a wide power range while meeting Euro 5 or Euro 6 standards depending on year and market.
Servicing uses either fixed short intervals or the LongLife system that monitors oil condition and driving style to stretch oil changes and inspections as far as 30 000 km or two years. Brake fluid and filters follow set time or mileage points listed in the service schedule.
Safety equipment centres on full-size dual-stage front airbags, thorax side airbags and Sideguard head curtains for all seats, backed by ESP, ABS and brake assist as standard. Optional aids such as side assist, lane assist and adaptive cruise control add further protection. The model itself was not crash-tested by Euro NCAP, though the closely related A4 earned five stars in the same era.
Day-to-day ownership benefits from solid build quality and available quattro all-wheel drive for sure-footed traction. Regular LongLife or fixed services keep the car reliable. early TFSI engines may need closer oil-level checks.
Length 4640 mm, Width 1854 mm, Height 1369 mm, Wheelbase 2751 mm (A5 2011–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi official A5/S5 Coupé brochure technical data, 2014-2015 catalogues stating 4640/1854/1369 mm).