Definitely the engine to get, returns good MPG, hugely reliable, loads of power and torque (500nm), and the interior quality really holds up to modern standards.

Stunner love that v6 tdi engine plenty of power

definitely the best review on the a5 3.0 diesel

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind comment!

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

7 жыл бұрын

Hi it doesnt mention that is , but all the section that holds the water is metal, the only plastic is on the spout and the lid. Thanks

Bought same car 3 months back .love it .I don't think it will ever date.I drive my family mad admiring it.

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

Жыл бұрын

It's a lovely car glad your enjoying it cheers ☺️

hi, got the c class coupe yest and i really love it. great to drive, handling and the interior is amazing;) i got it white with red leather.. wonderful; )

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

8 жыл бұрын

+Charlo Briguglio Fantastic! glad you are enjoying it mate. :o)

recently bought a 2010 3.0 tdi quattro manual. Find myself looking back at it when walking away ,beautiful design

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

2 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely car 😍

@siboun4058

5 ай бұрын

how is it brother

Iv owned mine for 3 months now I love it I did test drive a s5 n/a before going for this one and like the comments it’s a great drive and loads of power great in fuel and tax I went for the manual tho as I do find auto boring but each to their own to why there’s options

Thank you for your reply, that’s amazing for a 3.0L ... I average 32-35 on a 2L X type 🤔 The road tax is bit of a killer though! One of my friend has A6 .. 3.0L but the Rotax is £125

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

4 жыл бұрын

A . R sorry buddy I double checked the tax it’s £245 still expensive but it’s a quick car! My 2.0 was only £145 and my current 2.0 Range Rover evoque is £125

Brilliant review. What's the gearbox life like? Will it need anything changing after a certain amount of miles. I have a deposit down on one with 90,000 miles on clock. Thanks.

another think i love about these 3.0 tdi cars is when you straight pipe them they sound like a prooer v6 like a 370z

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

7 жыл бұрын

I have never changed my exhaust as I have left everything standard but yeah, I do think they sounds great. thanks for your comment

@legomass1000

7 жыл бұрын

Marks Honest Reviews no problem. Good choice on getting the 3.0 dude

Thank you for the review:)

@geekgti2

8 жыл бұрын

No problems if you have any specific questions let me know. Hope it helps with your choice.

@charlobriguglio3550

8 жыл бұрын

+geekgti2 im going for the c class coupe, c220 cdi, amg sport, manual:) hopefully should be here in mid of october, will let you know if did the right choice:)

@geekgti2

8 жыл бұрын

+Charlo Briguglio ahh nice one! You will love it very comfortable car and a real head turner. If you do live somewhere with bad weather I recommend swapping winter tyres during the bad months made a huge difference for me. Enjoy!

Interesting review, I'm going to be buying a A5 in the next week, own a A6 3.2 Quattro, have thought of the 2.0 S line Quattro about 09 0r same age ass yours. Don't do much in miles per year, is your engine size ok for short journeys? though I understand would have to for a long trip every so often.

👍 that’s amazing, i’m planning to get the range Rover evoque as my next car too but I cannot afford the new 2 L ones. I’m looking for the old 2.2 L .. maybe 20 11-12 model. Thanks again take care 👍

@66smedrock

2 ай бұрын

Really hope you didn’t get the Range Rover lol most unreliable and most stolen car here in the uk.

Got excatly the same .... 2011 ... lovely car ... doing it's job ... Love it ...

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

6 жыл бұрын

Glad your enjoying it!

@93000nabs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi i wanna buy the same. I m looking for a powerful car that accelerates fast and that gives good sensations. What do you think about this car? Is it impressive in the accelerations or not? Can you have fun with it? Thanks

Your car is really clean 😂

Liked you review very much - keep going ! Wanna buy this car for myself - already found an option. P.S. Work on your thumbnails (video preview pictures) - they are little bit bad)))

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind comment! thanks appreciate the feedback

@Tv1Apple

7 жыл бұрын

Btw - what does this "special version" mean ??What are its special features expt. black front grill paint ? I looked up and found out that the car I wanna buy has the same black style front grill as yours...

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

7 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes its a bit strange but is seems that for this particular year "Special" from what I can see means that it has the rotary style wheels and all silver trim has been removed. The Black edition the only difference I could see was the alloys are different, but apart from that I really dont know what else you get. You will love the car its so nice to drive and very well built. When I change mine I will be getting another.

@Tv1Apple

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering my question - I know I will love it cause' it's an Audi, and Audi is always great to drive ! Wish you good driving pal !

phill maybe the technological and scientific side they are Streets ahead but there’s a reason why most f1 teams a based in uk we have some of the best engineers in the world they work hand in hand

I have a 2008 a5 3.0 v6 quattro in manual and done 154k miles..very reliable

@christianbuczko1481

5 жыл бұрын

I just got same year and model with 143k miles.

@93000nabs

4 жыл бұрын

@ that one Guy Hi i wanna buy the same. I m looking for a powerful car that accelerates fast and that gives good sensations. What do you think about this car? Is it impressive in the accelerations or not? Can you have fun with it? Thanks

@thatoneguy3976

4 жыл бұрын

@@93000nabs it's not great on acceleration but that depends what its compared too,in my opinion after you hit 40mph it really opens up..fun but not the best for the money

@omid877

4 жыл бұрын

I got one from 2011, 180k km and still enjoy it.

Well, honest review.I just adore German engineering. Can't mess with The Germans when it comes to building cars.

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

7 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for the comment

@canihazburgers

6 жыл бұрын

Phill, what are you talking about?! The best and most advanced engines in the world are designed and built in Britain by British engineers. Hence even the Mercedes F1 engine and powertrain is designed and assembled in the UK.

what year is this car?

I live in Malta, we have 90% sunshine all year long, so should be fine:p

hi, i'm looking to buy one of these, I would just like know if you have had any problems during your time of owning your A5 and the general reliability of the car?

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

8 жыл бұрын

+Gabriel Duntoye Hi mate, I still own this car and it has now done 86,000 miles and is tight as a drum. I was only telling my wife the other day how impressed I am with the build quality. I cant recommend this car enough mate, its very high quality and amazing to drive. I have owned a number of high end cars and this by far is my most favourite. Put it this way, when i change this car is is very likely to be another A5! Feel free to ask any other questions mate happy to answer good luck with your purchase :o)

@gabrielduntoye1913

8 жыл бұрын

+Marks Honest Reviews thanks for the reply, that sounds good, I have a mk2 audi tt at the moment which is giving me problems one after another, mainly electrical faults, and i'm seriously considering selling it, hopefully i get my hands on these bad boys!

is the 2012 a5 tdi 3.0l 270hp? in eu they do have that hp but i see only 245hp only in usa

@christianbuczko1481

5 жыл бұрын

You can get about 300hp easily with a simple remap. Cost is only a few hundred dollars extra.

hi there mate .how din you find this regarding to interior space and boot space compared to the c class coupe ? wich one do you like most ?

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marius thanks for the question. In regards to rear space I think the Audi has slightly more. Dont get me wrong neither of these cars are great for long journeys for rear passengers especially if you have kids as the windows are very small and with them being blacked out makes the rear very dark. In terms of boot space the audi again is slightly bigger but not by much. I am now on my 2nd Audi A5 I have the newer model which I will do a review on shortly. Owned it for about a year now, so I guess that answers your question - I love the Audi! The Quattro is what makes a huge difference, but I also think the build quality isd better. The Merc is more fancy looking inside, but I just prefer the simple layout and function of the Audi. Hope this helps you my friend any other questions just ask.

@Marius0189

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the quick reply mate. Very good reviews by the way.I do like both cars, and i think that both of them might be slightly bigger than my Alfa romeo GT Cloverleaf I'm driving at the moment.I'm just looking to move to a bigger engine. Anyway, I have a Passat as a second car, so when space is really needed that will do it. No kids at the moment, so I try to enjoy this kind of cars while I still can 😁

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

5 жыл бұрын

@@Marius0189 No problem - thanks for your kind comments I will keep the videos coming! All the best Marius :o)

What year ? I've looked at the s5 but want dual clutch, what year did they start doing them in the a5 do you know ? Thanks Tom

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

8 жыл бұрын

Hello Tom, I don't actually know what year they started the duel clutch, however mine is a 2012 model so i would aim for around that year - maybe put a post on the audi forum. I just did a Google but i didnt find anything specific. Cheers Mark

@11liltom22

8 жыл бұрын

+Marks Honest Reviews hi , thanks :) sure I've only just seen the front of the car I wasn't looking so it's still say the first generation pre facelift

@11liltom22

8 жыл бұрын

+Marks Honest Reviews but thank you! Review is great on helping me decide on car :) are these easy to drive ? I'm like 5ft6 lol

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

8 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks Tom I am really glad it helps you. These are lovely to drive mate you feel very safe and confident in bad weather which was why I bought it. I have had about 4 different Mercs and yes they are lovely to drive and great for cruising in with very high comfort levels, but you cant beat the quattro system. I will never go back to a 2 wheel drive car. I am the complete opposite to you mate I am very short 5.5 so i have plenty of room. If I was you I would go and sit in one at the showroom as the cabin hasnt changed much since the 2012 model and the size is exactly the same. Go and see how you feel especially if you are buying a manual. The reason I say that is as mine is auto I can sit further away from the pedals as I only need my right foot for break and accelerator but when I have been in a manual I have to sit much closer as the clutch bite need more leg room if that makes sense. Other than that I cant recommend these guys enough. Mine has just hit 91,000 and its as tight as a drum, no squeaks, rattles or lose parts. If you have any more questions feel free to ask :o)

would you say a big up upgrade over the c class? thanks.

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

5 жыл бұрын

jack smith hey Jack, I would t say big upgrade I would say it suits me more, but it just depends what you are after. I think it is build better and feels more high quality and the engine is much more refined but I really did like the c class. I now have the newer model of the A5 the 2.0 diesel which I love. I will do a review of this soon. 👍 cheers Jack

Sportback more leg room

Doubt you still have this? Looking at getting a 2010 (like this one was) and the 3.0tdi. Was it reliable for you?

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

6 жыл бұрын

Symon hi Simon, I don't have this any more I changed it for a new model 2.0 diesel. Will do a review soon. Yes very reliable car I had no problems with it and loved driving it. My new 2.0 is obviously more economical but love these A5's

@omid877

4 жыл бұрын

I have one from 2011, 185,000 km. I think this an amazing car.

Why don’t you tell us about thefuel economy and how much the road tax is on this vehicle please. Thank you

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

4 жыл бұрын

A . R hi mate the road tax was £300 and I averaged around 35-38 mpg and I drove mostly short journeys did much better long distance around 40-45 hope that helps

Weirdly small in the back for such a big car

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed mate so small doesn't make any sense! But it does look the part

This is an S line and s tronic not the tiptronic.

What mpg figures do you get from it?

@robertloughran6740

Жыл бұрын

Im getting 6.8 litres per 100k or about 45mpg on longer spins

Can these be converted to a 5 seat?

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

8 жыл бұрын

+drunkanmaster Hi, I have never heard of a rear seat conversion as im not sure if thats possible due to the size of the middle portion being very small.

@TheRutek007

7 жыл бұрын

just buy 5 door model

All I wanted to see was the flat bottom steering wheel and you couldn't even show it and kept cutting the video when so few cars have that option my boy...

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

Жыл бұрын

Sorry mate, but this model doesn't have a flat bottom steering wheel. Check out my other A5 review that one does 👍

How reliable is the diesel engine please

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

Жыл бұрын

Excellent engine very reliable as long as it's serviced regularly

@autogsport6815

Жыл бұрын

@@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953 thank you

What’s the mpg like

@leemurphy5253

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Lyons I'm pretty sure they get around 40 to 45 mpg

@ASW_TV

6 жыл бұрын

more like 30

@leemurphy5253

6 жыл бұрын

ASW TV I was going off my dads 330d it has the same size engine only inline 6 it gets 40mpg

@thatoneguy3976

5 жыл бұрын

My a5 gets 38mpg same engine as in vid but manual

But how did it compare to the Mercedes 😂

Is this a 6 or 7 speed?

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

4 жыл бұрын

It was 7 mate

@twowheelpilot

4 жыл бұрын

@@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953 thank you. DSG twin clutch. Great car. Unfortunately fragile expensive gear box.

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

4 жыл бұрын

@@twowheelpilot Yeah, I had no problems with this car when I owned it was a great car and bought a second one 2.0 tdi again had zero problems with gear box. Had this one up to 85.000 miles was solid.

@twowheelpilot

4 жыл бұрын

@@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953 trust me they have major issues.... 200,000k give or take 10k and the DSG will have mega issues. Well known for it. The 2.0tdi engine is total junk too. Goes like hell and good on fuel but durable it is not. If anyone is reading this go for the 3.0 TDI with a 6 speed NON DSG. If you do have a DSG get rid of it well before high kilometres. A friend used to work for Audi main agent. Some of the DSG boxes cost $20,000nzd to replace with a whole new unit. Insane

You said coupé wrong, your English you pronounce it coupay

@NaNa-wj8tw

4 жыл бұрын

xXcooldude117Xx He pronounced it at the start and it was correct. What are you talking about? How you have phonetically written it is how he said it.

V6 engine with no noise that's sucks dude what's there to like about it

@markshonestreviewsandhealt6953

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Fernando I know what you mean, but when you do loads of miles you have to love the fuel economy and and grunt you can get!

@blademanx

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Fernando needs a milltek or supersprint.....

@BalkanBoyBiH

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Fernando its clear you never heard 1 with a miltek exhaust.

@TheTruth-wn2vy

7 жыл бұрын

dumbass.

@RingRingRingBananaPhone

5 жыл бұрын

are u deaf

could give it a wash and cleaning inside before reviewing it. Don't like dirty people thats all!

@Leonx584

7 жыл бұрын

Joseph Mccouch Yeah, I understand. I'd like to see it clean. How many dirty things around mate. I love cleanliness! He's representing a car, it must be clean! Cleanliness is the rule of Label! :-)