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    2011 Audi S5

    New from

    $129,214 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.4 - 12.1 L / 100km

    About the Audi S5

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Audi S5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Coupe and 5D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $129,214 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $146,000 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the S5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2010.

    Engine options include 4.2L petrol direct injection (260kW/440Nm) and 3.0L supercharger petrol direct injection (245kW/440Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2011 S5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    139.6 kW/t
    60.79 kW/t
    195.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    378 litres
    490 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.4 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    13.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    681 km
    478 km
    1,413 km
    Price
    $129,214 - $134,300
    $51,700
    $156,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    4 years
    3 years

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    2011 Audi S5 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Mlb
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 159.51
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 455
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 993
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1378
      • Front Track (mm): 1594
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Overall Height (mm): 1369
      • Overall Length (mm): 4635
      • Overall Width (mm): 1854
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 914
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1342
      • Rear Track (mm): 1581
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2751
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 288
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 4.2
      • Engine (cc): 4163
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 63
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 521
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 18.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 354
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 260
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 440
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2130
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
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    2011 Audi S5 Dimensions

    1369mm
    1854mm
    4635mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2011 Audi S5 Dimensions

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    2011 Audi S5 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi S5

    The most fuel efficient Audi S5 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.0L Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi S5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.2L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 12.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Audi S5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Audi S5Fuel TypeCombined
    4.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded12.1 L/100km
    4.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.8 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.7 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.4 L/100km
    See all Audi S5 Fuel Economy

    2011 Audi S5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi S5?

    The Audi S5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Audi S5 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi S5 is the Base that starts from $129,214.

    The most expensive Audi S5 is the Base that starts from $146,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi S5 is offered by the Base which can tow 2100 kg

    The largest Audi S5 is the Base which measures 1854mm wide, 4713mm in length and sits 1382mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S5 is the Base which has 260kW of power from its 4.2L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi S5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi S5 is the Base which weighs 2375 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S5 uses Premium Unleaded.

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