Used Audi RS5 for sale in Europe

About the Audi RS5

The Audi RS5 is the high-performance version of the A5 range. It pairs quattro all-wheel drive with a powerful petrol engine and a sportier chassis. It suits buyers who want a fast, practical-sized car for daily use, with a usable rear seat and a large boot compared with most performance coupés.

Body styles depend on the generation. The first RS5 was a two-door coupé, with a cabriolet added later. The second generation offers a coupé and a five-door Sportback. The newest model is a plug-in hybrid. Listings also span a wide range of ages, so condition and history matter as much as the badge.

Older cars use a naturally aspirated V8, while later ones use a turbocharged V6. Gearboxes are automatic throughout: a dual-clutch S tronic on the first generation and a conventional eight-speed automatic on the second. When comparing cars across countries, look at the service record, optional equipment and the tyre and brake condition.

Generations

• B8 (2010-2015) — Coupé with a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8, a 7-speed S tronic gearbox and quattro, with a cabriolet added in 2012.
• B9 (2017-2024) — Coupé and Sportback with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 and an eight-speed automatic, with a mid-life update around 2020.
• B10 (2025-present) — Newest RS5, launched as a plug-in hybrid and offered first as an Avant estate.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise steadily with newer model years. Cars from 2010 have a median of €25,500, while 2017 cars sit at €42,500 and 2024 cars at €67,100. Mileage, options and condition move individual cars well above or below these medians. There is a clear step up for 2026 model-year listings, with a median of €137,400. These are mostly the newest generation, so they are not directly comparable with the older cars. All figures are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Audi RS5

Ask for the full service history and inspect the car in daylight, ideally with a cold start. A test drive should include hard acceleration, braking and slow manoeuvres. An independent specialist check is worthwhile on any RS model.

• Intake valve deposits · B8 4.2 V8

  The 4.2 FSI V8 uses direct injection, and carbon deposits on the intake valves are widely discussed. Listen for a rough idle or hesitation, and ask whether the intakes have been cleaned and when.

• Oil use and engine service · B8 4.2 V8

  Check the oil level and ask about consumption, as well as the history of oil changes. Ask whether the timing drive and its components have been inspected. Look for oil leaks around the engine and its covers.

• Dual-clutch gearbox behaviour · B8 S tronic

  On the test drive, feel for jerks, slipping or delayed engagement at low speed and when pulling away. Ask whether the S tronic oil and filter were changed at the intervals Audi specifies.

• Software and recall status · B9 2.9 V6

  Ask a dealer or the importer to confirm that all open recalls and software updates have been done. Check the history for any engine or gearbox warnings and that the cooling system shows no leaks.

• Brakes and tyres

  Check disc and pad wear and tyre condition and brands. Carbon-ceramic brakes were a factory option, so find out whether the car has them and ask for evidence of the condition of the discs.

• Modifications and track use

  Many RS models have been tuned or driven hard. Look for aftermarket exhausts, software changes and uneven tyre wear. Ask directly about track days, and treat unexplained changes as a reason to inspect further.

• Roof and seals · B8 Cabriolet

  Operate the fabric roof several times and watch for slow movement or warning messages. Check the seals and the boot area for damp, and look at the roof fabric for wear along the folds.

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