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Audi A5 Sportback vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Aston Martin DBX?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A5 Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 128,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 12.2 L/100km.

DBX

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 Aston Martin DBX offers slightly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers only slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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 Sportback is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers markedly more boot space – 491 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries noticeably more – 710 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is clearly superior overall 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • 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 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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