‘E’ is for Even Greater Efficiency in new Audi A5 TDI models

Sleek new generation mid-size coupe and Sportback models become even harder to resist thanks to even more cost-effective TDIe versions and new specification.

Two Audi TDIe engines famed for their frugality, two body styles coveted for their curves and an attractive new
SE Technik specification join forces to highly desirable effect in the latest A5 coupe and A5 sportback ranges. The beautifully proportioned pair share the latest 2.0-litre TDIe engine delivering 163 PS with CO2 output of as little as 115 g/km and the potential for up to 64.2 mpg. The sportback also offers a 136 PS version of this unit with a very similar blend of attributes, and combines this with a very attractive starting price of £27,320 OTR, making it the most cost-effective TDI in the new generation A5 range.

Both four-cylinder diesel engines are characterised by low internal friction for optimum operating efficiency, variable turbine geometry for the sharpest possible response across the rev range and a new centrifugal governor in a dual-mass flywheel designed to further boost refinement. The new, lighter flywheel also improves engine response at low revs and therefore permits earlier up-shifts for more efficient driving.

The A5 sportback 2.0 TDIe 136 PS can accelerate from rest to 62 mph in 9.5 seconds, reach a top speed of 132 mph where conditions allow and return up to 64.2 mpg according to the official combined cycle test, equating to impressively low CO2 output of 117 g/km. The 163 PS version reduces the acceleration time to 8.7 seconds, increases the top speed to 137 mph and yet is still able to achieve up to 62.8 mpg with a negligible increase in CO2 output to 118 g/km.

In the coupe the 163 PS engine fares even better, pushing the TDIe to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 140 mph, raising economy to 64.2 mpg and taking CO2 to 115 g/km, the lowest level in the revised range. In each case these engines are linked exclusively to six-speed manual transmission.

In addition to the new ‘e’ units the TDI range in the A5 sportback continues to include 143 PS and 177 PS versions of the 2.0-litre engine, and the 3.0-litre V6 TDI in 204 PS and 245 PS forms, the latter linked to quattro all-wheel-drive without exception. The A5 coupe is available with the 177 PS 2.0-litre TDI and the two V6 TDIs.

Audi A5 sportback and coupe TDIe models – UK Pricing:
A5 sportback 2.0 TDIe 136 PS
Standard - £27,320 OTR
SE - £29,090 OTR
SE Technik - £30,090 OTR
S line - £31,390 OTR

A5 sportback 2.0 TDIe 163 PS
Standard - £27,825 OTR
SE - £29,595 OTR
SE Technik - £30,595 OTR
S line - £31,895 OTR

A5 coupe 2.0 TDIe 163 PS
Standard - £28,775 OTR
SE - £30,545 OTR
SE Technik - £31,045 OTR

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