Audi A5 F5 vs BMW 4 Series G22
Audi A5
F5 · 2016 – 2024
The second-generation A5 (F5), on MLB Evo.
BMW 4 Series
G22 · 2020 – 2026
The second-generation 4 Series Coupé (G22), on the CLAR platform with 48V mild-hybrid.
Audi A5
Pick the A5 for an elegant, refined coupé with the comfort and tech of the A4.
BMW 4 Series
Pick the G22 for the bigger, more mature 4 Series with 48V mild-hybrid engines and the latest iDrive.
Performance
EA888 40 TFSI · Petrol vs 420i · Petrol
| Audi A5 | BMW 4 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
190 hp
Winner
|
184 hp
|
| Torque |
320 Nm
Winner
|
300 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,3 s
Winner
|
7,5 s
|
| Top speed |
240 km/h
|
240 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
124,6 hp/t
Winner
|
117,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
133 g/km
Winner
|
149 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
Winner
|
6,5 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi A5 | BMW 4 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
465 L
Winner
|
440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.280 L
Winner
|
1.200 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,82 m
|
2,85 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,73 m
|
4,77 m
|
| Ground clearance |
11,5 cm
|
13,0 cm
|
| Turning circle |
11,5 m
Winner
|
11,7 m
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.900 kg
Winner
|
1.800 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi A5 | BMW 4 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MLB Evo (longitudinal) | CLAR (rear-wheel drive) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 40/45 TFSI e PHEV | B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 petrol (mild-hybrid) · B47 2.0 · B57 3.0 diesel (mild-hybrid) |
| Transmission | S tronic (DSG) | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- S tronic (DSG) needs maintenance on early cars
- AdBlue/SCR issues on 2.0 TDI diesels
- Early MMI infotainment quirks
- Cooling-system plastic parts (expansion tank/hoses)
- Oil-filter housing / valve-cover gasket seepage
- iDrive 7 software glitches (early cars)
Pros
- Elegant coupé styling
- Refined, composed ride (quattro)
- Efficient, torquey EA288 diesel
- Bigger, wider and more mature than the F32
- B48/B58 are a clear reliability step
- M440i (B58) holds value and is the enthusiast favourite
Cons
- Firm ride on S line / big wheels
- Limited rear headroom (coupé)
- Controversial vertical grille is not to everyone’s taste
- No manual gearbox available
Driving experience
Audi A5
Stylish, comfortable and easy to drive quickly. The A5 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides well, and stays quiet at speed. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction and a more planted feel, especially on the 2.0 and 3.0 engines. The 2.0 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the S5 3.0 V6 adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick; the tiptronic smooth. It is a polished, style-led coupe/sportback that prioritises comfort and looks over outright driver involvement.
BMW 4 Series
Sharper and more refined than the F32. Steering is precise and well-weighted, body control is excellent, and the car feels planted and engaging. Rear-drive versions retain classic BMW balance; xDrive versions are more neutral and secure in poor conditions. Adaptive suspension (where fitted) offers a useful range between firm and acceptable comfort. The B58 M440i is the standout: strong, refined, free-revving and characterful with excellent mid-range punch. B48 four-cylinders are smooth and responsive. Mild-hybrid systems add minor refinement and stop-start smoothness on equipped cars. Overall a stylish, driver-focused coupé that balances dynamics with modern refinement.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
For sale at dealers
Audi A5
34 for sale · from € 6.750
BMW 4 Series
0 for saleNo listings at the moment
