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BMW 2 Series vs Audi A5 Avant comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Audi A5 Avant?

BMW 2 Series vs Audi A5 Avant: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Audi A5 Avant

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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

2 Series

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.

BMW 2 Series is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,929 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

A5 Avant

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 Audi A5 Avant offers somewhat more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW 2 Series takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A5 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is moderately lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers a bit more boot space – 476 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • 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 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 108 km
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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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10 May 2026, 10:01:51

I do a lot of highway and generally long distance driving where A5 is superior to BMW 3.

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Audi A5 Avant

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
47 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
480 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

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

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