Audi S5 Sportback B9 (8W6) Sedan (2016-2019)

65% Neofiliac60% External
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Product Overview

Audi S5 Sportback B9 (Typ 8W6) is a compact executive sedan in production from 2016 to 2019, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a couple of V6 engines that displaced 3.0 liters.
Notably, the petrol engine now uses bi-turbocharging instead of supercharging. This brings it in line with other VAG ICE models.
For the European market, the S5 Sportback uses a TDI diesel engine since 2019 as it doesn't intend on updating the TFSI engine for the new emission regulations.
Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Audi S5 Sportback B9 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good ZF 8HP transmission
Cons
  • Arguably over-styled
  • Plagued with electronics

What external reviewers found***

External score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Impressive handling
  • Comfortable interior
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Quattro all-wheel drive
Cons
  • Uncomfortable to drive
  • Not the most fun to drive
  • No automatic gearboxes
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Specifications

S5 3.0 TDIS5 3.0 TFSI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity430 L / 15.2 cu-ft ~ 1245 L / 44.0 cu-ft465 L / 16.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity11.5 L / 12.2 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity6.1 L / 6.4 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity58.0 L / 15.3 gal
Passengers5
Payload585 kg / 1290 lbs570 kg / 1257 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/40 R18 97 Y XL245/40 R18, 255/35 R19
Turning Circle11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height1395 mm / 54.9 in1384 mm / 54.5 in
Size | Length4752 mm / 187.1 in
Size | Width1843 mm / 72.6 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
Track Width | Rear1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size8.5J x 188.5J x 18, 19 in
Wheelbase2825 mm / 111.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.9 sec4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.7 sec4.5 sec
CO2 Emission161 ~ 163 g/km166 ~ 170 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.280.29
Fuel Economy6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineDEWBCWGD
Engine | Bore83.0 mm / 3.3 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio15.5:111.2:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power347.0 hp / 258.8 kW @ 3850 rpm354.0 hp / 264.0 kW @ 5400-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output117.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in118.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke91.4 mm / 3.6 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2500-3100 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1370-4500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic tiptronic

Production

Availability2019 ~ 20192016 ~ 2018

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The Audi RS5 Sportback can still turn heads with its 20in alloy wheels, high-gloss black trim pieces and louder sports exhaust. The cabin, meanwhile, is as smartly appointed as ever and is home to all of the obligatory Alcantara and leather you’d expect from a ‘shporty’ German saloon. That V6 engine is impressively responsive and leaves no doubt about the accuracy of Audi’s claimed 0-62mph time of 3.9sec.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Impressive handling
Cons
  • Not the most fun to drive

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
New S5 packs more power and torque and weighs 85kg less than its predecessor. Turbocharged V6 coupe costs £47k and has Quattro all-wheel drive for epic traction. It'll dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 4.7sec, and does so without making its exertions obvious.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful turbocharged V6
  • Quattro all-wheel drive
  • Comfortable interior
Cons
  • Uncomfortable to drive
  • No automatic gearboxes

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References

  1. ^ Audi RS5 Sportback 2019 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/rs5/first-drives/audi-rs5-sportback-2019-uk-review. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  2. ^ Audi S5 Sportback (2017) review: still worthy of the S badge?. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/audi/audi-s5-sportback-2017-review/. 2018-09-11. Retrieved 2022-03-20.

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