The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive (14 - 16) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 16)
€ 39,300

€ 39,500

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 420i Gran Coupé is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.3
71.9
79.4
54.8
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
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 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.08 %

General
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F36
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CSUA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
20.04 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
34 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
541 mi
Range
851 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
541 mi
851 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
130.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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