Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDIvsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 420d

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2019
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,213 km
    754 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDIBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
1,213km754mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,764mm109in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,589mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
57L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDIBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDIBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
33.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
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 (F5)40 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI7.4 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI: 0.2 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 (F5)40 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI: 0.5 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 (F5)40 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
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
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
1,213 km
754 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 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 (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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 (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d 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 (F5)40 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDIBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
1,115 km
693 mi
1,213 km
754 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDIBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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