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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Audi A4 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Audi A4 Limousine?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Audi A4 Limousine: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Audi A4 Limousine

  • significantly 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 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

A4 Limousine

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 BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 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 Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers somewhat more boot space – 520 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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
35,800 - 46,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
121 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
4,762 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Height
-
Height
1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
490 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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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