The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)

€ 44,200
BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 420d Gran Coupé
€ 39,700
 Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI (09 - 11) Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
€ 44,200
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 slightly. The BMW 420d Gran Coupé is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI.
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
55.3
Blueprint BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.8
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
73
79.5
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.3 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
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 2.7 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.18 %
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)

General

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
F36
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
181 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI

Performance

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Gran Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
20.4 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
49 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
738 mi
Range
673 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
738 mi
673 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
98.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft