The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 4 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 4 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines:
2.0 - 3.0
1.8 - 3.0
Performance
Power:
143 - 326 HP
143 - 272 HP
Torque:
270 - 630 NM
320 - 500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.8 - 9.2 seconds
5.9 - 9.5 seconds
In general, BMW 4 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5 - 8.3
4.4 - 8.1
BMW 4 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A5. On average, a BMW 4 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Audi A5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
