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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 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

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

425d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 425d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
91.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
445L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
54L
57L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
128g/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 3.0 TDI V6BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 425dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 425d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V64,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
218 hp
163 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)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 20113.0 TDI V6
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
1,505 kg
3,318 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 425d and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 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 20113.0 TDI V6
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,200 km
746 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
218 hp
163 kW
6.5 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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 Coupe (F32)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 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 20113.0 TDI V6
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.5 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 20113.0 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
1,200 km
746 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 3.0 TDI V6BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 425d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 425d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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