2019 Audi A5 vs 2019 BMW 4-Series

2019 Audi A5

2019 BMW 4-Series

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 Convertible Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$48,128	$51,200
A5 Convertible Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$48,128	$51,200
A5 Convertible Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$48,128	$51,200
A5 Coupe Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$41,548	$44,200
A5 Coupe Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$41,548	$44,200
A5 Coupe Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$41,548	$44,200
A5 Sportback Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$41,548	$44,200
A5 Sportback Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$41,548	$44,200
A5 Sportback Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$41,548	$44,200
RS 5 Coupe 2.9 TFSI quattro	18	27	$69,748	$74,200
RS 5 Sportback 2.9 TFSI quattro	17	26	$69,748	$74,200
S5 Convertible Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	29	$61,196	$65,100
S5 Convertible Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	29	$61,196	$65,100
S5 Coupe Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$49,256	$52,400
S5 Coupe Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$49,256	$52,400
S5 Coupe Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$49,256	$52,400
S5 Sportback Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$49,256	$52,400
S5 Sportback Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$49,256	$52,400
S5 Sportback Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$49,256	$52,400

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430i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible	24	34	$49,745	$52,950
4 Series 430i Coupe	24	34	$42,165	$44,800
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe	24	34	$41,980	$44,600
4 Series 430i xDrive Convertible	22	32	$51,605	$54,950
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe	23	33	$44,025	$46,800
4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe	23	33	$43,840	$46,600
4 Series 440i Convertible	21	29	$56,300	$60,000
4 Series 440i Coupe	21	32	$48,115	$51,200
4 Series 440i Gran Coupe	21	32	$47,930	$51,000
4 Series 440i xDrive Convertible	20	29	$58,160	$62,000
4 Series 440i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$49,975	$53,200
4 Series 440i xDrive Gran Coupe	21	31	$49,790	$53,000
M4 CS Coupe	17	23	$96,385	$103,100
M4 Convertible	17	25	$72,715	$77,650
M4 Coupe	18	25	$64,810	$69,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$48,128

$49,745

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,200

$52,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$853 / month

$883 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi A5 is a coupe, convertible, or Sportback with verve and impressive standard features.

The 2019 BMW 4-Series distills our favorite parts from the related 3-Series and packages them in a better shape.

TCC Likes

Handsome shape in any body style
Willing power from turbo-4
Good tech

Impressive powertrains, all of them
Good looks from all body styles
Standard automatic emergency braking

TCC Dislikes

Convertible is pricey
Cramped rear quarters in coupe and convertible...
...small cargo area too

More for Apple CarPlay after first year
Small-ish rear seat
Interior can be a little dull

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.2

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)

33.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

110.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

60.8

Length, Overall (in)

184

182.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

54.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.2

7.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

37.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

258

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3990

4037

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

248 @ 5200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.27

3.15

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5 Cabriolet

BMW 4 Series

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6

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