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2013-2017 Audi S5 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 20–21 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, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2017 Audi S5 at a glance
The 2013-2017 Audi S5 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,750 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2016 and 2017; 2015 repeat the values of the year before.
2013-2017 Audi S5 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,750–$3,980 | First year |
What the 2017 S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs to drive
Per month
$313
$3,750 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.25
Per 100 miles
$25.00
Five years
$18,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$640more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi S5 MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,750.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,980 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Audi S5 MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,750–$3,980/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,750.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,980 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Audi S5 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Audi S5 as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Audi S5 MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,750–$3,980/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,750.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,980 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Audi S5 MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,750–$3,980/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,980 |
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 S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD: $4,470 in California and $3,250 in Texas, a $1,220 difference.
- California $4,470
- Washington $4,210
- New York $3,700
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,250
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Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small car models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2017 Audi S5 get?
EPA rates the 2013-2017 Audi S5 at 20–21 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2017 Audi S5?
Every model year of the 2013-2017 Audi S5 tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2017 Audi S5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2016 and 2017. In 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2013-2017 Audi S5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2012 Audi S5) is rated 17–20 MPG combined and costs $4,030–$4,740 a year to fuel; the 2013-2017 model is rated 20–21 MPG and costs $3,750–$3,980 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Audi S5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $3,750 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,750–$3,980 a year. That is a $230 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Audi S5 100 miles?
About $25.00 per 100 miles for the S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.00 and $26.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Audi S5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD is rated 18 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2017 Audi S5 compare with other small car configurations?
The S5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $3,750 a year to fuel, $640 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Audi S5 different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,750. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2017 against 3 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Audi S5 for that year.