The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive (14 - 16)
€ 38,800

€ 39,300

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 420i Gran Coupé.
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i 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 420i Gran Coupé
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %

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

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 420i Gran Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CJCD
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 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 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.04 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
20.04 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
816 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
816 mi
541 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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