Tow Capacities

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Audi S5 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Audi S5. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered16 (2008–2023)
Configurations37
Highest rating in our dataset4,100 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,246 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Audi S5 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Audi S5 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20234,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,246 lbs3Open year
20224,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,246 lbs3Open year
20214,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,246 lbs3Open year
20204,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs3Open year
20194,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs3Open year
20184,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs3Open year
20174,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs2Open year
20164,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs2Open year
20154,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs2Open year
20144,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs2Open year
20134,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs2Open year
20124,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs3Open year
20114,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs2Open year
20104,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs2Open year
20094,100 lbs4,100 lbs—1Open year
20084,100 lbs4,100 lbs—1Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Audi S5 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Audi S5 years can tow my trailer?

Compare Audi S5 model years

20222023
Min towing4,100 lbs4,100 lbs
Max towing4,100 lbs4,100 lbs
Max payload1,246 lbs1,246 lbs
Configurations33
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles2.852.85
Engines3.0 liters V-63.0 liters V-6
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (4,100 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Audi S5 configurations

Showing 37 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
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  • 2023 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,246 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,246 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,246 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 3.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.0T3.0 liters V-6 · 3.68 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.0T3.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.0T3.68 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 3.0T3.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 3.0T3.68 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 3.0T3.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 3.0T3.68 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 3.0T3.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 3.0T3.68 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 3.03.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 4.23.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 4.23.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 3.03.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 4.23.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 3.03.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 4.23.88 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 4.2L3.89 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 4.2L3.89 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year

Audi S5 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20234,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,246 lbs12
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20194,100 lbs4,100 lbs882 lbs23
2000s2000–20092008, 20094,100 lbs4,100 lbs—2

Audi S5 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2023882 lbs1,246 lbs3Open year
2022882 lbs1,246 lbs3Open year
2021882 lbs1,246 lbs3Open year
2020882 lbs882 lbs1Open year
2019882 lbs882 lbs1Open year
2018882 lbs882 lbs1Open year
2017882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2016882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2015882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2014882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2013882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2012882 lbs882 lbs3Open year
2011882 lbs882 lbs2Open year
2010882 lbs882 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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