
The 2016 Audi S5 Coupe and Cabriolet have cohesive designs and styling details that really set them apart from key rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 335i and M3, and Porsche Boxster and Cayman, among other sporty luxury coupes.
The Infiniti Q60 Coupe and Convertible are close in performance, yet they fall far short on traditional luxury measures like ride, noise, and general refinement.
The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are true sports car, without rear seats, although their driving experience is more vivid than that of the S5.
On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes the other way—in more of a luxurious grand-touring direction that makes it the high-class pick for road trips.
The BMW 4-Series—even the high-performance M4—lands in the middle; it's a nicely balanced, comfortable, and tech-loaded coupe or convertible.
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The 2016 Audi S5 Coupe and S5 Cabriolet are among the best-looking (and best-performing) luxury coupes on the market. |
The 2016 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible break away from the 3-Series sedans with a little more flamboyance. |
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers elegant comfort and luxury in several flavors, with a thrifty diesel and a high-performance V-8 for those at either end of the spectrum. |
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is a thrill to drive; but beyond that it's a great car in nearly every way, and one of the best-value sports cars you can get. |
The 2016 Porsche Cayman offers most of the driving satisfaction and practicality of the fabled 911—and perhaps with even more thrills. |
MSRP From | ||||
$40,500 | $41,650 | $52,650 | $52,100 | $52,600 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Twin Turbo Diesel I-4 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded H-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
Style Name | ||||
2-Door Coupe Manual Premium | 4-Door Sedan 428i RWD Gran Coupe SULEV | 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD | 2-Door Roadster | 2-Door Coupe |
Drivetrain | ||||
All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
quattro Coupe | Hatchback | Sedan | Convertible | Coupe |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2016 Audi A5 vs. 2016 BMW 4-Series | 2016 Audi A5 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 2016 Audi A5 vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster | 2016 Audi A5 vs. 2016 Porsche Cayman |