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Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BMW XM?

Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW XM: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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BMW XM

  • a bit more power
  • 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A5 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 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 XM.

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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 BMW XM offers a bit more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers moderately more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 175 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.

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is significantly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers markedly more boot space – 527 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries very slightly more – 530 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is far ahead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
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
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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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