The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 45,500

€ 56,300

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.62 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
DCPC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
187 hp
282 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
280 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
19.75 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
787 mi
Range
644 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
787 mi
644 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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