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Audi A5 Avant vs BYD Han - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 59200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or BYD Han?

Audi A5 Avant

BYD Han

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Avant has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19003 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han performs clearly better – achieving up to 521 km, about 413 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

Han

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 BYD Han has a distinct edge – offering 517 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Han pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Han offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is clearly perceptible lighter – 1785 kg compared to 2325 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers slightly more room – 476 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

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

Who wins the race?

The BYD Han proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BYD Han is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.50 kWh
  • Electric Range : 521 km
Audi A5 Avant
BYD Han

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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
40200 - 70000 £
Price
59200 - 62200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
521 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2325 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4995 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1910 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1495 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
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
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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.