The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive (14 - 15) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 42,000

€ 49,300

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 BMW 420d Gran Coupé is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI.
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
55.3
71.9
79.4
54.6
72.6
79.9
71.9 in
Width
72.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.3 in
Height
54.6 in
110.6
182.6
111.2
186.3
182.6 in
Length
186.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %

General
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
F36
Generation
F5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CSWB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
181 hp
215 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.87 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
20.22 lb/hp
16.87 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
48 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
723 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
723 mi
746 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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).
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
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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