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Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW Z4 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BMW Z4?

Audi A5 Sportback

BMW Z4

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Sportback has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £, while the BMW Z4 costs 43500 £. That’s a price difference of around 4715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.90 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Audi A5 Sportback has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 367 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.50 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Sportback pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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: Audi A5 Sportback offers decisively more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In curb weight, BMW Z4 is somewhat lighter – 1510 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly perceptible more room – 445 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback decisively takes the win – 530 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 Sportback shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi A5 Sportback
BMW Z4

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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 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 107 - 110 km
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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 Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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Costs and Consumption
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38700 - 68600 £
Price
43500 - 65300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L
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Battery Capacity
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46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
1510 - 1640 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
281 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4324 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1303 - 1304 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
215 - 235 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
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Drive Type
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150 - 367 HP
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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1998 - 2998 cm3

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Model Year
2025
Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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