Audi S5 Range Gets A 342HP Diesel With An Electric Compressor In Europe

Hot on the heels of the introduction of the 2020 S6 and S7 TDI, Audi has confirmed the S5 Coupe and S5 Sportback will have a new diesel engine in Europe.

Producing 342 hp (255 kW / 347 PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque, the models have a 3.0-liter V6 TDI with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and an electronically powered compressor. This enables the cars to be approximately 19 percent more fuel-efficient than petrol-powered predecessors.

In terms of performance, the S5 TDI Coupe can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.8 seconds. The S5 TDI can complete the same task in 4.9 seconds. Regardless of which model is selected, both have a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

As with the S6 and S7, many non European markets will continue to receive the S5 with a 3.0-liter TFSI V6 engine. It produces 349 hp (260 kW / 354 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Despite having significantly less torque than the TDI variant, the petrol S5 Coupe can rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.4 seconds and onto a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Regardless of where you buy your S5, all models will come equipped with an eight-speed tiptronic transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system.

Getting back to the TDIs, they have a familiar exterior with a bright grille, faux aluminum accents and 18-inch alloy wheels. The models also come equipped with LED lighting units and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.  Apparently, the facelifted model will be introduced sometime later.

The cabin comes nicely equipped with heated front sport seats, a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and matte brushed aluminum trim. Customers can also order a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless smartphone charger and a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.

Both models will arrive in Europe this May and German pricing starts at €65,300 for both the S5 Coupe and S5 Sportback.