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Audi A5 Sportback S5 TDI Quattro 5dr Tiptronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2967
Trim	S5
Price	£53,620
Engine Power - BHP	347
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	183
Length	4765 mm
Height	1384 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	430 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1805 kg

Driver Convenience

Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual)
Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
Audi phone box with wireless charging
Audi smartphone interface
Audi virtual cockpit - 12.3" full colour digital instrument cluster,vehicle/engine speed,Radio/media information+Driver assistance systems
Automatic start-stop system with coasting functionality and efficiency programme
Bluetooth interface
Electro-mechanical power steering
Email, calendar and text messages displayed via MMI
MMI nav+ with MMI touch - 10.1" high resolution MMI display, touch sensitive, 3D map, route/country info, dynamic route guide, personal route assist
Power operated tailgate
Rear view camera
S instrument dials
Service interval indicator
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter
S sports suspension

Entertainment

Audi sound system with 10 loudspeakers
CD player
DAB digital radio reception
Two additional USB ports for rear passenger in rear centre console
Two SDXC card slots

Exterior Features

Aluminium effect door mirror housings
Audi Beam uses LEDs to project the Audi logo
Audi matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic front and rear indicators
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour front spoiler lip
Body colour side sill trim
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric front windows
Front fog lights
Privacy glass
Rain and light sensors
S radiator grille in twilight grey matt with dual struts in aluminium and S5 logo
S rear diffuser in twilight grey matt and honeycomb grille in black
S specific dual branch chrome tailpipes with twin oval pipes on left and right
S specific side air inlets in titan black with chrome inlays in unique S design
Sport front and rear bumpers with side skirts
Towbar preparation
Windscreen with acoustic glazing

Interior Features

40/20/40 split folding 3 seater rear bench seat
Adjustable steering column
Black cloth headlining
Black leather gear lever knob
Contrast stitching on seats, steering wheel and gear lever gaiter
Deluxe 3 zone electronic climate control
Electrically adjustable front S super sports seats with S embossed logo
Fine Nappa leather upholstery
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Front/rear floor mats
Gear lever with diamond S badge
Heated front seats
Illuminated door sill trim with S logo
ISOFIX child seat mounting and top tether
Key with S5 logo
Luggage compartment mat
Pneumatically adjustable lumbar support with massage function
Rear headrests
Stainless steel pedals
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors

Packs

Extended leather pack - A5
LED interior light pack - A5/RS5

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
Electromechanical parking brake
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
Front brake calipers painted in black with S5 logo
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill hold assist
Multi collision brake assist
Pop-up bonnet for pedestrian protection
S model enhanced braking system
Seatbelt monitoring
Tyre pressure warning
Variable restraint system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm system
Anti theft wheel bolts
Immobiliser
Keyless Go
Remote central locking

Trim

Matt brushed aluminium inlays

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	183

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2967
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	45E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	347
Engine Power - RPM	3850
Engine Torque - NM	700
Engine Torque - RPM	2500
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1384 mm
Length	4765 mm
Wheelbase	2825 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2029 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2380 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	430 l
Max. Loading Weight	575 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1805 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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