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Audi A4 Avant vs BMW 5 Series Touring – Differences & prices compared
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or BMW 5 Series Touring?
A4 Avant
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Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A4 Avant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 15300 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.
5 Series Touring
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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 Touring has a distinct 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 Touring is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.70 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs to a small extent better – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls evident stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.
A4 Avant
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Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is somewhat lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more room – 570 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs slightly better – up to 1700 L, which is about 205 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring minimal takes the win – 620 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £52,500
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BMW 5 Series Touring
Audi A4 Avant
The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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Audi A4 Avant
BMW 5 Series Touring
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37200 - 122500 £
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
126 - 220 g/km
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1595 - 1820 kg
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Trunk capacity
495 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
4750 - 4782 mm
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Width
1842 - 1866 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Height
1428 - 1493 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1495 L
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Payload
510 - 565 kg
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 470 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Torque
270 - 600 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
100 - 346 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2894 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?
The Audi A4 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.