Audi A4 Avant vs BMW 5 Series Saloon – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A4 Avant has a visibly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £. That’s a price difference of around 13586 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 0.60 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a distinctly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is hardly any quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.70 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs slightly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls distinctly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

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, the Audi A4 Avant is slightly lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers barely noticeable more room – 520 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon barely noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW 5 Series Saloon proves to be is clearly superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW 5 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.