The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Gran Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
€ 43,000

€ 36,100

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 420d Gran Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
54.7
71.9
79.4
54.8
73
79.5
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.7 in
Height
54.8 in
110.6
182.6
110.6
185.5
182.6 in
Length
185.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F36
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CJEB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
187 hp
168 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
18.86 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
59 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
885 mi
Range
664 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
885 mi
664 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft