BMW 3 Series vs Audi A5 Sportback
Overview | |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$42,600 |
Average price$22,044 | Average price$32,666 |
Listings9567 | Listings2608 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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. | |
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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 City25 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | 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 City25 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height54.6 in |
Length185.9 in | Length186.3 in |
Width81.4 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload1058 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,800 | $42,600 |
Average price | $22,044 | $32,666 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | 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 | 25 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 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 | 25 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 54.6 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 186.3 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | 1058 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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