The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d Gran Turismo Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 41,700
€ 39,700
€ 41,700
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 40 TFSI is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the BMW 318d Gran Turismo.
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
54.6
72.6
79.9
59.4
72
80.6
72.6 in
Width
72 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
54.6 in
Height
59.4 in
111.2
186.3
115
189.9
186.3 in
Length
189.9 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.6 %
General
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
F5
Generation
F34
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
DEMA, DHDA, DKYA, DLVA
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.88 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
18.39 lb/hp
24.88 lb/hp
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
569 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
569 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Sportback 40 TFSI
BMW 318d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1113 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











