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Audi A5 Sportback vs Ford Mustang Mach-E comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 487 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Ford Mustang Mach-E: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Ford Mustang Mach-E

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  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,228 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers significantly more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 490 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Mustang Mach-E

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 487 HP. That’s roughly 152 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 Ford Mustang Mach-E takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers moderately more torque with 950 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers clearly more boot space – 519 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries slightly more – 530 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E 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 £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 470 - 600 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Ford Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Ford Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,881 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
368 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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