Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
115.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.7mpg US40.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,208km751mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,908mm193in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,969mm117in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
-
CO2 emissions
125g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI has 14 hp more than AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,860 kg
4,101 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI6.4 s
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 2.2 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
8.0 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK
8.0 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA5L Sedan (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.7 mpg US
40.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,208 km
751 mi
-
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.7 mpg US40.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi19.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,046 L276 US gal230 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,830 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

AUDI A5L Sedan (B10) 2.0 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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