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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Audi A5 Avant vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Avant is marginally cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

4 Series Coupe

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 Audi A5 Avant offers slightly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers somewhat more torque with 825 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A5 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant is decisively ahead 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.

from £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
BMW 4 Series Coupe

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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Audi A5 Avant
BMW 4 Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,383 - 1,393 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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