Used Audi A5 for sale

What types of used Audi A5 cars are there?

The Audi A5 was born out of the discontinued Audi A4 Cabriolet – when it went on sale, there were convertible, coupé and five-door Sportback versions to pick from.

A second generation came about with revised styling and considerable tech improvements, but the same three options were there.

In 2024, Audi announced that the two A4 models – saloon and Avant – would become the A5, in order for the company to reserve the even numbers for its EVs, i.e. A4 and A6.

Popular Audi A5 trims

Regardless of model year, the same trim levels are generally available across the board, so it’s easy to understand which cars offer more features.

> Audi A5 SE - this entry-level car comes with cruise control, all-round parking sensors, keyless go and a dual-display setup on the dashboard

> Audi A5 Sport - popular car with larger alloys, more aggressive styling and electrically adjustable seats

> Audi A5 S line - popular range-topper with firmer suspension, LED headlights and an even sportier body kit

Audi A5 history

The Audi A5 was introduced in 2007, so it’s a fairly new model, but it’s based on the A4 and shares many parts with its sibling, so it has a much longer history in reality.

> Second-generation Audi A5 (2017) - sharp styling, modern interior and luxurious cabin, there’s an A5, S5 or RS5 to suit every driver

> Facelifted Audi A5 (2020) - usual update including styling enhancements, more tech and mild hybrid engines

> Third-generation Audi A5 (2024) - replacing the A5 Coupé, A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sportback with new Saloon and Avant models, previously known as the A4

What features does the Audi A5 have?

Standard equipment on a facelifted second-generation Audi A5 includes parking sensors and a reversing camera, LED headlights and a touchscreen infotainment system with a digital instrument cluster.

Look out for models fitted with desirable optional extras, like matrix LED headlights, adaptive cruise control and self-parking.

New third-generation models come as standard with a slick 14.5-inch OLED infotainment display, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a reversing camera, adaptive cruise control and keyless go.

Is the Audi A5 reliable?

The A5 name has been used for a few purposes, including sporty-looking spinoffs of the A4 and, later, the rebadged A4.

Consistent throughout is that it has shared its parts with the A4 family along with other Audi and VW models, which is great news for reliability.

It’s a reasonably simple car, and most engines are four-cylinder petrol and diesel units, which are about as normal as it gets, so looking after an A5 should be an affordable affair.

How much does the Audi A5 cost to run?

If you pick one of the 2.0-litre engines, particularly those with mild hybrid tech, you shouldn’t be paying more in running costs than you would for a hatchback.

Performance models with V6 engines are more appealing, and they can be cheaper to run than you might expect thanks to the Audi A5’s great aerodynamics.

Who is the Audi A5 suitable for?

A used Audi A5 for sale is a fashionable sports car that you can genuinely use every day – whether that’s a four-seater Coupé or Cabriolet, or the more practical Sportback with its rear doors.

Similar models include the BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series and Mercedes C-Class.

In third-generation Saloon and Avant formats, it picks up where the A4 left off, meaning it sits between appealing to families and company car drivers.