German engineering has done it again with the new Audi S Line trim, which upgrades several Audi models with bigger wheels, streamlined bumpers, lower suspension, and leather-upholstered seating. The Audi Q5 with an S-Line trim is built to please luxury SUV enthusiasts who crave athleticism in their daily drive.

Turbocharged. The Audi Q5 40 TFSI® features a 201 HP turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a 7-speed S tronic® transmission. Pumping up the power is the Audi Q5 45 TFSI®, featuring 261 HP. Always obey all speed and traffic laws. quattro®.

Specs & Features

• Safety & security. ANCAP Rating. 2017.
• Electrical. Alternative Engine Battery Type. Lithium Ion.
• Engine. Engine Type. 1984 cc.
• Transmission & drivetrain. Gears. S tronic (Sports Automatic Dual Clutch)
• Fuel. Fuel Type. 70 L.
• Steering. Steering.
• Wheels & tyres. Rim Material. 20x8.0.
• Dimensions & weights. Length. 4682 mm.

It has 201 horsepower compared with the Q5 45's 261 horsepower. The Q5's base price sits at $44,495, with the more powerful 45 now starting at $46,995.

As outlined above, the S-Line models feature a styling package that gives off the appearance of one of Audi's sportier models. S-Line models receive a different body kit consisting of front and rear bumpers, exhaust tips, side skirts, and alloy wheels in a larger, wider design.

S Line is a trim level offered on Audi models if you want a sporty edge to your new car, but don't want to shell out for the full-on S performance model. Think of it as Audi's equivalent to BMW's M Sport and Mercedes' AMG Line.

And “45” stands for power output between 169 and 209 kW. The top of the Audi model range is the performance class above 400 kW, which is identifiable by the number combination “70”. In each case the numerals appear along with the engine technology – TFSI, TDI, g-tron or e-tron.

45 TFSI® quattro® S tronic® Offering more power output, the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine on the 45 TFSI® powertrain increases horsepower and torque without impacting fuel economy, while also increasing your top speed for more spirited acceleration.

With 145 kW (197 hp) in the 40 TFSI as a new entry-level engine and 180 kW (245 hp) in the 45 TFSI, both engines afford significantly more power. The 40 TFSI and the 45 TFSI were developed in keeping with the Audi rightsizing philosophy.

And “45” stands for power output between 169 and 209 kW. The top of the Audi model range is the performance class above 400 kW, which is identifiable by the number combination “70”. In each case the numerals appear along with the engine technology – TFSI, TDI, g-tron or e-tron.

The Q5 45 TFSI Quattro has a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four bolstered by a mild-hybrid system that powers to vehicle systems and effectively smooths out the automatic stop/start system rather than enhancing acceleration.

Audi S Line features Cars in S Line trim usually have a set of alloy wheels that are an inch bigger than Sport and two inches bigger than Technik trim. The front grille may have a honeycomb mesh design, and the headlights may be fancier than lower-spec trim levels.

Let's take a look and see exactly how the 2022 Audi A4 45 TFSI Premium quattro compares with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan. Beginning with MSRPs, Audi's 2022 A4 is priced an impressive $3,700 less than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz. The A4 also offers higher-quality equipment than its Mercedes-Benz competitor.

Premium vs Premium Plus: Exterior Design Features In the Premium trim, you'll have 18-inch 5-arm-star design wheels. The Premium Plus trim amps it up a little with 19-inch wheels sporting a 5-arm-pylon design with matte titanium wheels.

High-powered: the TFSI engines With 145 kW (197 hp) in the 40 TFSI as a new entry-level engine and 180 kW (245 hp) in the 45 TFSI, both engines afford significantly more power.

The 45 only extracts 1 mpg highway in exchange for the additional 61 horsepower it brings. On our 75-mph fuel economy test route, the Q5 45 matched its EPA rating of 28 mpg. The 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid offers incrementally better fuel economy (26 mpg combined in hybrid mode).