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Audi A5 Sportback vs Porsche Panamera – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Audi A5 Sportback or Porsche Panamera?

Audi A5 Sportback

Porsche Panamera

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 decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £, while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £. That’s a price difference of around 61029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A5 Sportback performs somewhat better – achieving up to 110 km, about 13 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

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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 Porsche Panamera has a convincingly edge – offering 782 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Audi A5 Sportback tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

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 4 people.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is a bit lighter – 1770 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers barely noticeable more room – 494 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Panamera performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1385 L, which is about 86 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera minimal takes the win – 545 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Panamera proves to be secures victory with a clear margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Panamera is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A5 Sportback
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Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Panamera @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Costs and Consumption
Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche

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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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