The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 420i Gran Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 40,800

€ 39,700

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 420i Gran Coupé.
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
54.6
72.6
79.9
54.7
71.9
79.4
72.6 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.6 in
Height
54.7 in
111.2
186.3
110.6
182.6
186.3 in
Length
182.6 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %

General
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
F5
Generation
F36
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CZHA, DEUA
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
136 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
▶ REPLAY
23.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.01 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
578 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
578 mi
678 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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