The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive (14 - 15)
€ 36,700

€ 42,000

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 420d Gran Coupé.
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
54.8
73
79.5
55.3
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
185.5
110.6
182.6
185.5 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.8 %

General
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
8T
Generation
F36
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAGA, CMEA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
141 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
▶ REPLAY
25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25.49 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
697 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
697 mi
723 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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