2018 Audi A5 vs 2018 BMW 4-Series

2018 Audi A5

2018 BMW 4-Series

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI Premium	24	34	$46,128	$49,600
A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	24	34	$46,128	$49,600
A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI Prestige	24	34	$46,128	$49,600
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium Manual	24	33	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus Manual	24	33	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus S tronic	24	34	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium S tronic	24	34	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Prestige Manual	24	33	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Prestige S tronic	24	34	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Premium	24	34	$39,618	$42,600
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	24	34	$39,618	$42,600
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Prestige	24	34	$39,618	$42,600
RS 5 Coupe 2.9 TFSI quattro tiptronic	18	26	$65,008	$69,900
S5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	20	29	$57,940	$62,300
S5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI Prestige	20	29	$57,940	$62,300
S5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	21	30	$50,778	$54,600
S5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI Prestige	21	30	$50,778	$54,600
S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	21	30	$50,592	$54,400
S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Prestige	21	30	$50,592	$54,400

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430i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible	24	34	$48,535	$51,650
4 Series 430i Coupe	24	34	$40,955	$43,500
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe	24	34	$40,770	$43,300
4 Series 430i xDrive Convertible	22	32	$50,395	$53,650
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe	23	33	$42,815	$45,500
4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe	23	33	$42,630	$45,300
4 Series 440i Convertible	21	29	$55,090	$58,700
4 Series 440i Coupe	21	32	$46,905	$49,900
4 Series 440i Gran Coupe	21	32	$46,720	$49,700
4 Series 440i xDrive Convertible	20	29	$56,950	$60,700
4 Series 440i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$48,765	$51,900
4 Series 440i xDrive Gran Coupe	21	31	$48,580	$51,700
M4 Convertible	17	25	$72,295	$77,200
M4 Coupe	17	25	$64,390	$68,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,128

$48,535

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,600

$51,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$827 / month

$861 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Audi A5 gets a hatchback body style that adds a measure of utility to go with its sleek and sporty luxury cachet.

The 2018 BMW M4 lives up to its heritage as an entertaining performance car, both on the track and your favorite twisty road.

TCC Likes

Evolutionary good looks
Strong and efficient engine
Sportback offers utility

Impressive performance
Rides well
Balanced chassis

TCC Dislikes

Tight rear seat, especially in convertible
Manual only offered for coupe
Tiny steering wheel shift paddles

…but less practical
Cramped rear seat
Heavy convertible

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.9

49.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

33.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

60.8

Length, Overall (in)

184

182.6

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

54.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

110.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.2

7.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3990

3995

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

170

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

248 @ 5200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.11

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.84

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.27

3.15

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Audi A5 Cabriolet

BMW 4 Series

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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