The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive (17 - 18) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 43,600
€ 33,200
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.58 %
General
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F36
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
CJED
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
181 hp
142 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
20.4 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
36 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
565 mi
675 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
