The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Gran Turismo Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 44,100
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
€ 39,700
 BMW 318d Gran Turismo Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 318d Gran Turismo
€ 44,100
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 considerably. The Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 4.6 inches lower than the BMW 318d Gran Turismo.
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
54.8
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
59.4
Blueprint BMW 318d Gran Turismo Steptronic (15 - 16)
72
80.6
73 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
54.8 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
110.6
185.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Gran Turismo Steptronic (15 - 16)
115
189.9
185.5 in
Length
189.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
115 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.47 %
BMW 318d Gran Turismo Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
8T
Generation
F34
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CLAB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
201 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Gran Turismo

Performance

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Gran Turismo

▶ REPLAY
18.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.88 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
18.59 lb/hp
24.88 lb/hp
BMW 318d Gran Turismo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
799 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft