- Newest year: 2012
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2011
2010-2012 Audi S5 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 17–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2012 Audi S5 at a glance
The 2010-2012 Audi S5 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 17–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $4,030 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011; 2012 repeat the values of the year before.
2010-2012 Audi S5 by model year
What the 2012 Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs to drive
Per month
$336
$4,030 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.72
Per 100 miles
$26.87
Five years
$20,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$790more a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Audi S5 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Audi S5 as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriolet (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,030 |
| S5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Automatic (S6) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,180 |
| S5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,740 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Audi S5 MPG
17–20 MPG · $4,030–$4,740/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,030.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriolet (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,030 |
| S5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Automatic (S6) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,180 |
| S5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,740 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Audi S5 MPG
17–20 MPG · $4,030–$4,740/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriolet (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,030 |
| S5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Automatic (S6) | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,170 |
| S5 4.2L 8-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,740 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD: $4,810 in California and $3,500 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,810
- Washington $4,520
- New York $3,980
- Florida $3,680
- Texas $3,500
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Closest combined MPG among MY2012 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2012 Audi S5 get?
EPA rates the 2010-2012 Audi S5 at 17–20 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2012 Audi S5?
Every model year of the 2010-2012 Audi S5 tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2012 Audi S5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2010-2012 Audi S5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2009 Audi S5) is rated 16–19 MPG combined and costs $4,230–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2010-2012 model is rated 17–20 MPG and costs $4,030–$4,740 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Audi S5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $4,030 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,030–$4,740 a year. That is a $710 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Audi S5 100 miles?
About $26.87 per 100 miles for the Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.87 and $31.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Audi S5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD is rated 17 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2012 Audi S5 compare with other small car configurations?
The Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $4,030 a year to fuel, $790 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Audi S5 different from the 2011 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2011 and 2012: 3 configurations rated 17–20 MPG combined. See the 2011 Audi S5 for that year.