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Audi A5 Sportback vs Lexus ES - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (38700 £ vs 46600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Lexus ES?

Audi A5 Sportback

Lexus ES

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

A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £, while the Lexus ES costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 7843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.10 L. The difference is about 3.10 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 clearly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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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.

Seats: Lexus ES offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Lexus ES is minimal lighter – 1680 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus ES offers barely noticeable more room – 454 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback slightly takes the win – 530 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Sportback proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £38,700
A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

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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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
46600 - 59300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
1680 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
454 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4975 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1445 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.90 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus

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Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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