The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI S tronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW 420i Gran Coupé Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 47,000

€ 38,900

€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 4.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 420i Gran Coupé.
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
54.6
72.6
79.9
54.7
71.9
79.4
72.6 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.6 in
Height
54.7 in
111.2
187.3
110.6
182.6
187.3 in
Length
182.6 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %

General
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
F5
Generation
F36
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
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18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
18.8 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
56 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
592 mi
611 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
86.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1168 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