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Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BMW 7 Series?

Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • a bit 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:

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 30 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers moderately more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers very slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 25 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 clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers a bit more boot space – 540 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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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