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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 45700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Audi A5 Avant

BMW 4 Series Gran 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 Gran 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 clearly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

4 Series Gran Coupe @ BMW Group Press

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 4 Series Gran Coupe has a barely noticeable edge – offering 392 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe pulls slightly stronger with 650 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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.

Seats: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is barely noticeable lighter – 1695 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers slight more room – 476 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Avant performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1424 L, which is about 134 L more than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant to a small extent takes the win – 535 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 Avant shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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 £40,200
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
BMW 4 Series Gran 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 Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
45700 - 68000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 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
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 1935 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4783 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1442 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1290 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 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.