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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW 5 Series Saloon - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (367 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 50800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BMW 5 Series Saloon?
A5 Avant
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A5 Avant has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10671 £.
Both cars consume an average of 2.10 L per 100 km – no difference here.
As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant performs minimal better – achieving up to 108 km, about 3 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.
5 Series Saloon
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 5 Series Saloon has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon 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 5 Series Saloon pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.
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A5 Avant
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 5 Series Saloon offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is hardly perceptible lighter – 1785 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers minimal more room – 520 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon slightly takes the win – 600 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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.
Audi A5 Avant
BMW 5 Series Saloon
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from about £50,800
BMW 5 Series Saloon
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 5 Series Saloon
The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.
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Audi A5 Avant
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40200 - 70000 £
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Price
50800 - 123800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
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Electric Range
68 - 105 km
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
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Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
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Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
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Length
4829 - 4835 mm
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Height
1444 - 1460 mm
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Height
1510 - 1515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
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Payload
430 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 367 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
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Torque
280 - 550 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
110 - 270 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.