2020 Audi A5 vs. Its Competition

German rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz don’t match the breadth of the small Audi range, though they come close.

The BMW 4-Series is up for a remake, which will likely look and feel like a more stylish version of the A4.

Mercedes-Benz doesn’t offer a hatchback version of its C-Class, but the coupes and convertibles deliver S-Class style at a reasonable price.

From Japan, the Lexus RC and Infiniti Q60 provide robust performance, though they’re limited to two-door hardtop configurations only.

We’ve tossed Volvo’s stylish S60 in here since it places more of an emphasis on style than most of its rivals, and it can be had in V60 wagon form.

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2020 Audi A5	2020 BMW 4-Series	2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class	2020 Volvo S60
Quick Specs
6.7 The 2020 Audi A5 is a stylish companion to the automaker’s staid A4, and it’s a hoot to drive.	6.4 The 2020 BMW 4-Series gets the vintage formula correct with good power in a compact shape.	7.3 The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.	7.5 The 2020 Volvo S60 luxury sport sedan balances power and grace.
MSRP From
$42,900	$44,750	$41,400	$36,050
Gas Mileage
19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class
Subcompact Cars	Compact Cars	Compact Cars	Compact Cars
Style Name
Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro	430i Gran Coupe	C 300 Sedan	T5 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
quattro Cabriolet	Hatchback	Sedan	Sedan
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2020 Audi A5 vs. 2020 BMW 4-Series	2020 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class	2020 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Volvo S60