
The Audi A5 offers either a sleek coupe or convertible body with a choice of four-, six-, or eight-cylinder engines.
It's a huge variety that's unmatched by most of the competition, but some competitors come close.
The Mercedes C-Class is only offered as a coupe, but it's in lockstep with the A5 in offering all those engines as well as fluid handling and optional all-wheel drive.
The BMW 1-Series isn't as good a choice--it's smaller, not as attractive, and expensive--but BMW's 3-Series Coupe and Convertible haven't yet made an appearance for the 2013 model year, though the sedan was new in 2012.
The Infiniti G lineup has a coupe and a hardtop convertible, but performance isn't on par with the hottest RS5.
Cadillac's CTS lineup lacks a convertible model, but the sexy Coupe comes in fire-breathing CTS-V form.
Finally, the laggard Lexus IS has a Cabriolet with a choice in powerplants, but in either form, the heavy folding hardtop makes it a sluggish, soft-handling also-ran.
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A pretty, talented family of coupes and convertibles, the A5 lineup ranges from the black-sheep CVT Cabrio to the unabashedly awesome RS5. |
The 2013 BMW 1-Series is part small luxury coupe, part sports car, and if you're okay with a tight interior and a sometimes-frustrating iDrive, you'll find happiness. |
Strikingly handsome, fun to drive, well-built, and competitive on pricing and features, the 2013 Cadillac CTS continues the brand's good reputation. |
For those who are image-conscious yet value-conscious, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class sedans and coupes make a lot of sense. |
MSRP From | |||
$37,850 | $31,500 | $38,905 | $35,350 |
Gas Mileage | |||
17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | |
Engine | |||
Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas I6 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
EPA Class | |||
Subcompact Cars | Subcompact | Subcompact Cars | Compact |
Style Name | |||
2-Door Coupe Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige | 2-Door Coupe 128i | 2-Door Coupe RWD | 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD |
Drivetrain | |||
All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Coupe | Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door Sedan |
Transmission | |||
Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2013 Audi A5 vs. 2013 BMW 1-Series | 2013 Audi A5 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Audi A5 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class |