The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Gran Turismo Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 36,100

€ 42,900

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 4.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 4.6 inches lower than the BMW 318d Gran Turismo.
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
54.8
73
79.5
59.4
72
80.6
73 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
54.8 in
Height
59.4 in
110.6
185.5
115
189.9
185.5 in
Length
189.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.72 %

General
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
8T
Generation
F34
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CJEB
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Gran Turismo
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20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.55 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.99 lb/hp
25.55 lb/hp
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
664 mi
Range
754 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
664 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft