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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW X5 – Which one offers the better deal?

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 X5?

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

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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 clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 36900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A5 Avant performs minimal better – achieving up to 108 km, about 3 km more than the BMW X5.

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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 X5 has a clearly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Seats: BMW X5 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is distinct lighter – 1785 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers noticeable more room – 650 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs evident better – up to 1870 L, which is about 446 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 clearly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X5 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.

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BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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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 X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
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.

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