The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 51,200
€ 45,500
€ 51,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 420d Gran Coupé.
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 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 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.23 %
General
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
8T
Generation
F36
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CKVB, CKVC
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
621 mi
Range
787 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
621 mi
787 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
125.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 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





















