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Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 3 Series Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (38700 £ vs 41100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Audi A5 Sportback

BMW 3 Series Touring

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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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 110 km, about 13 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series Touring

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 3 Series Touring has a distinct edge – offering 550 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls evident stronger with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is barely noticeable lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers to a small extent more room – 500 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs a bit better – up to 1510 L, which is about 211 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback barely noticeable takes the win – 530 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring 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.

Audi A5 Sportback
BMW 3 Series Touring

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3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km

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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BMW 3 Series Touring

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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Audi A5 Sportback
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
41100 - 131100 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
57 - 238 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4713 - 4714 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
405 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include 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.