2017 Audi S5 vs. 2018 Audi S5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Audi S5 and 2018 Audi S5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Audi S5 and the 2018 Audi S5.
When comparing the 2017 Audi S5's and the 2018 Audi S5's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Audi S5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Audi S5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2017 Audi S5 and 2018 Audi S5 have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2017 Audi S5's and the 2018 Audi S5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi S5 is a better car than the 2017 Audi S5.
Pricing: A used 2017 Audi S5 ranges from $15,905 to $32,944 while a used 2018 Audi S5 is priced between $21,475 to $36,915.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Audi S5 and the 2018 Audi S5 both lose 47.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi S5 is 7.7 out of 10. Audi S5 is ranked 11 out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 25 Best Luxury Convertibles, the Audi S5 is ranked 11 and the Audi S5 is ranked 11 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi S5 is 7.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Audi S5’s base engine makes 333 horsepower, and the 2018 Audi S5 base engine makes 354 horsepower. The S5 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 419 miles. The S5 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the 2018 Audi S5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Audi S5. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
61100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
92106
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
38950 - 447000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
62300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
91675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
39950 - 453200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24313
Price Range:
15905 - 32944
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
54701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
21559 - 148836
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63453
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29912
Price Range:
21475 - 36915
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
66135
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
24555 - 232640
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
59
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62135
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Audi S5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi S5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Audi S5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.9 - 21.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi S5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9 - 22.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6609409809430666
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 9.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.021626942874572
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.5 - 6.7
Audi S5 Rankings
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17 out of / 40Ranking
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36 out of / 40Audi S5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
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4 out of / 40Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
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11 out of / 25Ranking
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12 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 40Ranking
21 out of / 25Ranking
32 out of / 40Ranking
36 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Audi S5 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro
2018 Audi S5 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
333 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
325 foot-lbs @ 2900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
354 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 419 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.8 inches
Cargo Space:
10.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.9 inches
Cargo Space:
9.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4310 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
54.2 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4211 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
54.4 inches
Length:
184.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Tango Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Green
Gotland Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Chestnut Brown / Black w/ Lunar Silver / Black w/ Magma Red
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Rotor Gray
Red
Magma Red
