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Audi S5 vs Porsche 718 Boxster

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Audi S5

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2025 Porsche 718 Boxster

Overview

SpecAudi S5PremiumPorsche 718 Boxster718 Boxster Convertible
Selected trimPremium718 Boxster Convertible
Body styleHatchbackConvertible
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission7-speed automated manual7-speed automated manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262025

Pricing & market

SpecAudi S5PremiumPorsche 718 Boxster718 Boxster Convertible
MSRP$63,300 (best)$74,900
Lowest listing price$57,140$48,990 (best)
Median listing price$70,464$54,779 (best)
Highest listing price$77,803$74,999 (best)
For sale now30 (best)3

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi S5PremiumPorsche 718 Boxster718 Boxster Convertible
Combined MPG23 MPG24 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)27 MPG
Fuel tank14.8 gal (best)14.3 gal

Performance

SpecAudi S5PremiumPorsche 718 Boxster718 Boxster Convertible
Horsepower362 hp (best)300 hp
Torque406 lb-ft (best)280 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6flat 4

Size & capability

SpecAudi S5PremiumPorsche 718 Boxster718 Boxster Convertible
Seating5 seats (best)2 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume37.5 cu ft (best)9.7 cu ft
Payload992 lbs (best)617 lbs
Curb weight4,288 lbs3,097 lbs (best)
Wheelbase114 in (best)97.4 in
Length190.3 in (best)172.4 in
Width73.2 in (best)70.9 in
Height56.5 in (best)50.4 in

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi S5PremiumPorsche 718 Boxster718 Boxster Convertible
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi S5Porsche 718 Boxster
1

Premium

$63,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

718 Boxster Convertible

$74,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$66,200 MSRP

Style Edition

$81,300 MSRP

3

Prestige

$70,900 MSRP

S

$86,900 MSRP

4

GTS 4.0

$101,800 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi S5 vs Porsche 718 Boxster FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Audi S5 or 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi S5 vs 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Audi S5 or 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Audi S5 starts lower at $63,300. Live Audi S5 listings start at $57,140. Live Porsche 718 Boxster listings start at $48,990.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi S5 or 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2026 Audi S5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (63,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi S5 or 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi S5 or 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster leads on horsepower in this comparison (394).
Which has better seats: 2026 Audi S5 or 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2026 Audi S5 leads on seats in this comparison (5).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi S5 vs 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi S5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).