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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW 4 Series Coupe – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Audi A5 Avant

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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 A5 Avant has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 5528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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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 4 Series Coupe has a evident edge – offering 530 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Coupe pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1600 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers hardly perceptible more room – 476 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 Avant shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

Audi A5 Avant
BMW 4 Series Coupe

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A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km

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
A5 Avant @ Audi AG
4 Series Coupe @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
45700 - 92700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1600 - 1895 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4768 - 4801 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1852 - 1887 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1383 - 1398 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
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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
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 - 367 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 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.

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