Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro. 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre has the higher listed output at 584 hp; 2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 319 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre at 900 Nm and 2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro at 400 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 500 litres versus 450 litres, a difference of 50 litres. 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre is 797 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro has the lower listed starting price at $48,800, compared with $420,000 for 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre. 2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.