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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (392 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 Gran Coupe or Audi A5 Sportback?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

Audi A5 Sportback

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

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.

Audi A5 Sportback is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran 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 considerably more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 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 noticeably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 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 markedly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is very slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers noticeably more boot space – 470 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers barely more capacity – up to 1,290 L, about 115 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries very slightly more – 530 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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.

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
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Audi A5 Sportback

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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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 Gran Coupe
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
46 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
4,783 mm
Length
4,829 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Payload
480 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
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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 - 392 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 288 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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