Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420ivsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI

177 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    631 mi
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
103.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
95.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
1,016km631mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
480L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
829L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420iAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,850 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.7 s
37.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
177 hp
132 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
231 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i8.1 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
968 km
601 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,016 km
631 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 s
231 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
177 hp
132 kW
8.2 s
229 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
1,016 km
631 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420iAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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