Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) · Facelift 2019 40 TDIvsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · 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) · Facelift 2019

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best economy score
    95/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,267 km
    787 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
96.9s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,267km787mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,697mm185in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,764mm109in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,592mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
450L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
40L
57L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDIBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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)Facelift 201940 TDIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
31.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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)Facelift 201940 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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)Facelift 201940 TDI
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
1,520 kg
3,351 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
240 km/h
149 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)Facelift 201940 TDI7.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
889 km
552 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
1,267 km
787 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 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 (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
1,267 km
787 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDIBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 378 km (235 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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