Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 3 Series (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$470
- A5 Sportback: 4.9 cu ft more cargo, 4.9 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- 3 Series: 2 mpg better, 54 hp more.
- 3 Series wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A5 Sportback | 3 Series | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,595 | $47,125 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 255 hp | 3 Series |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 3 Series |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 31 mpg | 3 Series |
| Cargo, max | 21.8 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | A5 Sportback |
| Cargo, seats up | 21.8 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | A5 Sportback |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 35.2 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | 3 Series |
| Length | 187.3 in | 185.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.6 in | 71.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,725 lb | 3,752 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.6 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 s estimate | 5.6 s tested | 3 Series |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300 | 3 Series 330i RWD $45,950 | $350 |
| 3 Series 330i RWD $45,950 | A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300 | $350 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A5 Sportback | 3 Series |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,595 | $47,125 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,239 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $7,432 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,540 | $54,557 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 3 Series wins.
A5 Sportback wins if Power weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | 3 Series | 6% |
| Power | 3 Series | 21% |
| Space | A5 Sportback | 22% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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