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Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW 5 Series Saloon - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (400 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 50800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BMW 5 Series Saloon?
A3 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A3 Sportback has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23828 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.10 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback performs distinct better – achieving up to 141 km, about 36 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.
5 Series Saloon
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a decisively edge – offering 727 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm difference.
A3 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers distinct more room – 520 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon somewhat takes the win – 600 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Sportback sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
Audi A3 Sportback
BMW 5 Series Saloon
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
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BMW 5 Series Saloon
The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.
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Audi A3 Sportback
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27000 - 56600 £
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Price
50800 - 123800 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
68 - 105 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
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Length
4352 - 4353 mm
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Height
1441 - 1470 mm
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Height
1510 - 1515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
430 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?
The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.