Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 Sportback has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 6943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

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 4 Series Gran Coupe has a barely noticeable edge – offering 392 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe pulls a bit stronger with 650 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is minimal lighter – 1695 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers minimal more room – 470 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Sportback performs minimal better – up to 1299 L, which is about 9 L more than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback slight takes the win – 530 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A5 Sportback proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A5 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.