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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BMW X5?

Audi A5 Avant vs BMW X5: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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BMW X5

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  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers marginally more range – reaching 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 Audi A5 Avant offers only slightly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers barely more torque with 825 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 75 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, Audi A5 Avant is noticeably lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers considerably more boot space – 650 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant 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.

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 X5

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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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Audi A5 Avant
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
-
Length
4,935 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 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, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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