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Audi A5 Avant vs BYD Han comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BYD Han?

Audi A5 Avant vs BYD Han: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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BYD Han

  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately 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 BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,546 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers significantly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 413 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers slightly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers a bit more torque with 825 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 125 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 markedly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers moderately more boot space – 410 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han comes out modestly 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.

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Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
Audi A5 Avant
BYD Han

Costs and Consumption

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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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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Audi A5 Avant
BYD Han

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
521 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
4,995 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,495 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
335 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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