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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Audi A4 Avant?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Audi A4 Avant

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  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A4 Avant is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,186 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

A4 Avant

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 BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is somewhat lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers only slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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 £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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