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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
38700 - 68600 £
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
107 - 110 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4829 - 4835 mm
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Height
1429 - 1444 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 367 HP
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
280 - 550 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 270 kW
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.