BMW 3 Series vs Audi A5 Sportback
Overview | |
MSRP$40,250 | MSRP$42,600 |
Listings953 | Listings160 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Reviews SummarySince 1975, the BMW 3 Series has defined what a small, sporty sedan should be. In its seventh generation, the 3 is very much in the zone it created. It’s trim and athletic, handsome yet stoic, and above all, unashamed to raise its premium name on a pedestal. Unfortunately for BMW, lots of other car companies have copied its sport sedan recipe—sometimes for the better, and often for less money. But for 2019, BMW ups its software game like none other. And it helps that the new car surrounding that software is still pretty good. | |
Reviews SummaryIn the $40,000 range, Audi meets your cargo-hauling needs in three different ways. There is the Audi Q5, which is an SUV. There is the Audi A4 Allroad, a station wagon wearing an SUV costume. And there is the new 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, a 5-door hatch blending style, performance, and utility in equal measure. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3589 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height54.6 in |
Length185.7 in | Length186.3 in |
Width81.4 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1058 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,250 | $42,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Since 1975, the BMW 3 Series has defined what a small, sporty sedan should be. In its seventh generation, the 3 is very much in the zone it created. It’s trim and athletic, handsome yet stoic, and above all, unashamed to raise its premium name on a pedestal. Unfortunately for BMW, lots of other car companies have copied its sport sedan recipe—sometimes for the better, and often for less money. But for 2019, BMW ups its software game like none other. And it helps that the new car surrounding that software is still pretty good. | In the $40,000 range, Audi meets your cargo-hauling needs in three different ways. There is the Audi Q5, which is an SUV. There is the Audi A4 Allroad, a station wagon wearing an SUV costume. And there is the new 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, a 5-door hatch blending style, performance, and utility in equal measure. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3589 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 54.6 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 186.3 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1058 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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