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

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

425d

224 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d

  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
218hp163kW
224hp167kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,110kg4,652lb
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
88.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
54L
57L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
133g/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 Gran Coupe (F36) 425dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 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 20113.0 TDI V64,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 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 20113.0 TDI V6BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
26.5 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
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
98 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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
224 hp
167 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d has 6 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d: 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 20113.0 TDI V6
400 Nm
295 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 20113.0 TDI V6
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
1,550 kg
3,417 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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.6 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d6.7 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d has more power, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d: 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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d: 0.6 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 20113.0 TDI V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
1,118 km
694 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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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 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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.7 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 Gran Coupe (F36)425d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 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
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
1,200 km
746 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
133 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 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 Gran Coupe (F36) 425d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 425d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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