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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 392 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 Gran Coupe?

Audi A5 Avant vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Avant

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 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran 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 Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 Audi A5 Avant offers noticeably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

A5 Avant

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 terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant stands well ahead of its rival 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 Gran Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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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

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 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
E, D, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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