The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive (14 - 16)
€ 40,200

€ 39,300

€ 40,200
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
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 TFSI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.43 %

General
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
8T
Generation
F36
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CDNC, CAEB
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.04 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.01 lb/hp
20.04 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
561 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
561 mi
541 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420i 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