Compare 2019 Audi A5 vs 2019 BMW 4-Series vs 2019 Lexus RC

2019 Audi A5
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2019 BMW 4-Series
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2019 Lexus RC
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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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RC 300 AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RC RC 300 AWD 18 24 $40,767 $43,835
RC RC 300 F SPORT AWD 18 24 $46,533 $50,035
RC RC 300 F SPORT RWD 21 30 $44,510 $47,860
RC RC 300 RWD 21 30 $38,264 $41,145
RC RC 350 AWD 18 24 $43,003 $46,240
RC RC 350 F SPORT AWD 18 24 $48,732 $52,400
RC RC 350 F SPORT RWD 20 28 $47,236 $50,790
RC RC 350 RWD 20 28 $40,992 $44,075
RC F RWD 16 25 $60,219 $64,750
Pricing
Invoice Price
$48,128
$49,745
$40,767
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$51,200
$52,950
$43,835
Monthly Payment Estimate
$853 / month
$883 / month
$731 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.8
6.6
6.4
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. The 2019 Lexus RC does both comfort and excitement well enough to take on the Germans.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 24 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 34 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
81 - 82
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42.2 45.4
Second Head Room (in)
36.3 37.1 34.8
Passenger Capacity
4 4 4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
46.9 49.8 50.8
Front Head Room (in)
40 40.4 39
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.3 55.3 54.7
Second Leg Room (in)
33.1 33.1 27.3
Front Hip Room (in)
- - 53.9
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 44.9
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.7 62.8 63
Wheelbase (in)
108.9 110.6 107.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.7 71.9 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
62.5 60.8 62.2
Length, Overall (in)
184 182.7 184.8
Height, Overall (in)
54.4 54.5 55.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - 5.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
7.2 7.8 10.4
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 11.8 12.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.3 13 13.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.3 15.8 17.4
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7 37.1 34.8
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/40HR18 P225/45VR18 P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA 258 NA
Front Tire Size
P245/40HR18 P225/45VR18 P235/45VR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA 258 NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3990 4037 3891
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 18 X 8 18 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 18 X 8 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
420 900 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 170 100
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
273 @ 1600 258 @ 1450 236 @ 4800
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 3.5 L/211
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
248 @ 5000 248 @ 5200 260 @ 6600
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 27 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 34 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 24 18
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.19 4.71 3.52
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.27 3.15 3.77
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 2.11 1.40
Trans Type
7 8 6
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.39 0.84 -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.28 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.75 3.29 3.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 3.14 2.04
Trans Order Code
NA 2TB NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.06 1.67 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.51 1.00 0.58
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A5 Cabriolet BMW 4 Series Lexus RC
Body Style
quattro Cabriolet Convertible Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Strut Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 6.6 -

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