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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIvsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

425d

224 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
230hp172kW
224hp167kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Max trunk volume
829L
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
57L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
224 hp
167 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI has more power, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
836 km
519 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
1,188 km
738 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
247 km/h
153 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.3 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
230 hp
172 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 352 km (219 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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