The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)

€ 42,200
BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 420i Gran Coupé
€ 46,300
 Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11) Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

ⓘ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 420i Gran Coupé is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI.
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
55.3
Blueprint BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.8
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)
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 3.0 TDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW 420i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.51 %
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)

General

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
F36
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
181 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Gran Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
20.59 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
40 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
593 mi
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
632 mi
593 mi
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
111.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft