Audi A5 Avant alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Audi A5 Avant, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Audi A5 Avant

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Audi A5 Avant and are good next research steps.

from £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 101 km
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Audi A6 Avant as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant is the stylish, nimble estate that turns everyday runs into a bit of a pleasure drive, whereas the Audi A6 Avant trades some of that sporting charm for a roomier cabin, extra tech and a composed motorway demeanour. Choose the A5 if you crave sharper looks and livelier handling, but pick the A6 when genuine loadspace, rear-seat comfort and a touch more executive gravitas matter — even if it asks for a slightly bulkier wallet.

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

Quick data check: Audi A6 Avant

  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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BMW 3 Series Touring as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

Choosing between the Audi A5 Avant and the BMW 3 Series Touring means deciding whether you prioritise elegant styling and a refined cabin or sharper handling and a more driver-focused feel. This comparison will run through practicality, performance, comfort and tech to help you pick the estate that best fits your everyday needs.

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

Quick data check: BMW 3 Series Touring

  • moderately more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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from £38,200
Q3

Audi Q3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 119 km
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Quick data check: Audi Q3

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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from £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
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Quick data check: Volvo V60

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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from £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
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BMW 5 Series Touring as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

In the realm of luxury estate cars, the Audi A5 Avant and BMW 5er Touring stand out for their impressive blend of style and performance. The A5 Avant offers a sleek design and superior tech features, while the 5er Touring boasts a spacious interior and exceptional driving dynamics. Ultimately, both models provide an upscale driving experience, making it a tough choice for discerning buyers.

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

Quick data check: BMW 5 Series Touring

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
Compare directly with BMW 5 Series Touring
from £46,400
Q5

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 92 - 100 km
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Audi Q5 as a suitable alternative to Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant and Audi Q5 pit a sleek, fastback-style estate against a compact premium SUV — one emphasises sharper handling, style and a car-like driving feel, the other delivers higher ride height, greater versatility and an easier view of the road. Pick the A5 Avant if you prioritise dynamic poise and low-slung practicality with a refined load area; choose the Q5 if you need more passenger space, easier access and extra all‑weather confidence.

The Audi Q5 is a refined compact luxury SUV that blends a plush, well-appointed interior with confident, composed handling suited to everyday driving. It’s a strong choice if you want a comfortable, technology-rich cabin and a practical, upscale package that feels polished on both city streets and longer trips.

Quick data check: Audi Q5

  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Audi A5 Avant head-to-head against similar models.

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Audi A6 Avant
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Audi Q3
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