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

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

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDIBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
96.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
Trunk volume
450L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
161g/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 420iPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 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 2017420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDIBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
34.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 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 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI: 6 hp (4 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 2017420i
270 Nm
199 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 2017420i
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 2017420i
233 km/h
145 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 2017420i7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 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 2017420i
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 1.7 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 2017420i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 2017420i
870 km
540 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 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
233 km/h
145 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 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI 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 2017420i
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 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 2017420i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)40 TDIBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
161 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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 420i
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 246 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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