2026 Audi S5 Premium Plus

The 2026 Audi S5 is a sporty compact sedan that slots above the regular A5 and competes with the BMW M340i and Mercedes-AMG C43. The S5 accelerates with a muscular surge and grips tenaciously, though the steering is light and could use more feedback. The cabin is trimmed in quality materials and offers comfortable front seats, but rear headroom is tight for taller adults. A large touchscreen with crisp graphics and standard smartphone integration anchors the dashboard, with a digital gauge cluster available. Heated front seats, the bigger 14.5-inch touchscreen, and a 360-degree camera set the Premium Plus apart from the base Premium. The 3.0L V6 sends 362 horsepower to all four wheels through a quick seven-speed automatic, hitting 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and returning 23 mpg combined. The sport differential and adaptive suspension are standard here, so you get sharper cornering without checking any option boxes.