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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Audi A5 Sportback?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

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Audi A5 Sportback

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 10 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 visibly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

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, Audi A5 Sportback is very slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries clearly more – 530 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 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
Ford Mustang Coupe
Audi A5 Sportback

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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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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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Ford Mustang Coupe
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 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
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Audi
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