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2016 Audi S5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2016 Audi S5 is standard Bang & Olufsen premium audio across the lineup. Otherwise, it is a quiet carryover year with the same supercharged V6, all-wheel drive, body styles, and basic trim structure.
About the 2016 Audi S5
1st-generation Audi A5/S5 (B8.5 facelift, 2013-2017), late-cycle year before the all-new 2018 US redesign.
Audi positioned the S5 as the sharper, more emotional version of the A5: a compact luxury coupe or convertible with serious speed, year-round all-wheel-drive traction, and understated performance styling. Its core appeal is that it blends a strong supercharged V6, confident road manners, and a polished cabin without feeling as extreme or compromised as a dedicated sports car. For most shoppers, it is the fast, premium, all-season two-door in Audi’s lineup.
The 2016 S5 comes as a Premium Plus or more fully equipped Prestige, in either coupe or convertible form. Every version has a 333-horsepower supercharged 3.0-liter V6, all-wheel drive, a sport-tuned suspension, and power front sport seats. Prestige adds built-in navigation, a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, and upgraded headlights.
What changed, by category
Tech
Bang & Olufsen premium audio becomes standard across the S5 lineup. Premium Plus also gains Bluetooth as standard equipment.
2016 Audi S5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Supercharged, 3.0L | V6, Supercharged, 3.0L / V6, Supercharged. 3.0L |
| 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 | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main change to the 2016 Audi S5?
The main change is that Bang & Olufsen premium audio becomes standard across the 2016 S5 lineup. Premium Plus also gains standard Bluetooth, while the rest of the car largely carries over from 2015.
Is the 2016 Audi S5 mechanically different from the 2015 model?
No, the 2016 S5 has no major mechanical update. It retains the 333-horsepower supercharged 3.0-liter V6, all-wheel drive, and the same basic coupe and convertible lineup.
Is the 2016 Audi S5 worth considering over the 2015 model?
The 2016 model is most appealing over the 2015 if standard premium audio matters to you. Bang & Olufsen audio is standard across the 2016 lineup, and Premium Plus also has standard Bluetooth, but there is no major styling or mechanical change.
What is the difference between the 2016 S5 Premium Plus and Prestige?
Prestige is the more fully equipped 2016 S5. It adds built-in navigation, a rearview camera with rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and upgraded adaptive headlights to the same V6 and all-wheel-drive performance package found in Premium Plus.
Was the 2016 Audi S5 redesigned?
No, the 2016 Audi S5 was not redesigned. It is a late-cycle version of the first-generation model, with a modest equipment update rather than new styling, structure, or mechanical hardware.
2016 Audi S5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Audi S5.
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2016 Audi S5
(56 reviews)
“Great vehicle if you don't have passengers in the back seat very often. Handles and drives very well, very well built”
“They need to up the mileage these machines get, corvette gets better miles per gallon w/ more HP.”