The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Gran Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 39,700

€ 47,500

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %

General
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
F36
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
CALA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
181 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
199 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.57 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
19.67 lb/hp
14.57 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
43 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
678 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
678 mi
428 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
104.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.2 FSI
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