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Audi A4 Avant vs BMW i5 Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (470 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (37200 £ vs 61900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or BMW i5 Touring?

Audi A4 Avant

BMW i5 Touring

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Avant has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £. That’s a price difference of around 24643 £.

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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 i5 Touring has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 601 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs evident better – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i5 Touring pulls distinct stronger with 820 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is decisively lighter – 1595 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 660 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring performs somewhat better – up to 1700 L, which is about 205 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant hardly perceptible takes the win – 565 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW i5 Touring shows itself to be secures victory with a clear margin 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 £61,900
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BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
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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 i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37200 - 122500 £
Price
61900 - 87000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1595 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4750 - 4782 mm
Length
5060 mm
Width
1842 - 1866 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1428 - 1493 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1495 L
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
535 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2894 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
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.

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