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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Audi A5 Sportback?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Audi A5 Sportback

  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient

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

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

4 Series Coupe

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

A5 Sportback

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 moderately 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 4 Series Coupe 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 no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

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.

4 Series Coupe

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: Audi A5 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers markedly more boot space – 440 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries clearly more – 530 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is decisively ahead 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.

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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
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Audi A5 Sportback

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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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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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
46 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Length
4,829 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,383 - 1,393 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
475 - 530 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
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
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