2013 Audi S5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 Audi S5 is the coupe’s switch from a V8 to a 333-hp supercharged 3.0-liter V6. This is also a mid-cycle refresh, with updated exterior styling, a revised cabin, and electromechanical steering.
About the 2013 Audi S5
1st generation S5 (8T/8F), mid-cycle refresh year; first B8.5-style facelift year in the US.
Audi positioned the S5 as the more serious performance version of the A5: a stylish two-door grand tourer offered as either a coupe or soft-top convertible. Its core appeal is the blend of strong V6 power, standard quattro all-wheel drive, and a high-quality cabin, so it feels quick and special without becoming harsh or stripped down. Compared with rivals, the S5 leans toward elegant everyday performance rather than raw track-car drama.
Premium Plus is the core 2013 S5, combining the supercharged V6 and all-wheel drive with sport suspension, stronger brakes, heated sport seats, and three-zone climate control. Prestige uses the same powertrain but adds navigation, a rearview camera, parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and Bang & Olufsen audio.
What changed, by category
2013 Audi S5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd S Tronic | Auto, 7-Spd S Tronic |
| Drivetrain | Quattro AWD | Quattro AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26–28 mpg | 26–28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | 333 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.2–12.2 cu-ft | 10.2–12.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.7–31.9 in | 31.7–31.9 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Audi S5 coupe still have a V8?
No. The 2013 S5 coupe replaces the previous V8 with a 333-hp supercharged 3.0-liter V6, matching the engine already used in the Cabriolet.
Is the 2013 Audi S5 a facelift year?
Yes. The 2013 S5 is the first U.S. facelift year for this generation, bringing a new grille shape, reshaped bumpers, slimmer headlights, redesigned fog lights, and standard LED taillights.
What changed inside the 2013 Audi S5?
The 2013 S5 gets revised gauges and cabin controls, along with a flat-bottom steering wheel on U.S. models. Prestige also has an updated navigation interface with Bluetooth audio streaming.
How is the 2013 Audi S5 different from the 2012 model?
The 2013 S5 adds refreshed exterior and interior styling, electromechanical steering, and a supercharged V6 in place of the coupe’s V8. The lineup also uses Premium Plus and Prestige trims rather than the previous 3.0T Quattro and Quattro names.
What is the difference between the 2013 S5 Premium Plus and Prestige?
Prestige is the more feature-rich 2013 S5. It builds on Premium Plus with navigation, a rearview camera, parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and start, adaptive headlights, and Bang & Olufsen audio.