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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Audi A5 Sportback?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • a bit more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 9 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

A5 Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers a bit 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 BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers somewhat more torque with 825 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 480 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries barely more – 530 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands out in the key areas 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

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 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 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, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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