The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Gran Coupé (14 - 16) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (09 - 11)
€ 36,800

€ 34,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 420i 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 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 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 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %

General
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F36
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CDNB, CAEA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
181 hp
178 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
18.94 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
583 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
583 mi
621 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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