The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15) vs. BMW 420d Gran Coupé (14 - 15)
€ 40,600
€ 39,500
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 420d Gran Coupé.
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
54.8
73
79.5
54.7
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
54.7 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
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.51 %
General
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
8T
Generation
F36
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
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
CGLC
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
175 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 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
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.91 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
743 mi
Range
754 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
743 mi
754 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 420d 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
















