Audi S5 Sportback vs BMW 5 Series (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,780

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

S5 Sportback Premium AWD vs 5 Series 540i xDrive AWD
Measure	S5 Sportback	5 Series	Winner
MSRP + destination	$59,195	$66,975	S5 Sportback
Horsepower	349 hp	375 hp	5 Series
Torque	369 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	5 Series
MPG combined	23 mpg	28 mpg	5 Series
Cargo, max	21.8 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	S5 Sportback
Cargo, seats up	21.8 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	S5 Sportback
Rear legroom	35.1 in	37.0 in	5 Series
Front legroom	41.0 in to 41.3 in	41.3 in	N/A
Length	187.6 in	199.2 in	Not scored
Width	72.6 in	74.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,704 lb to 3,924 lb	4,158 lb to 5,622 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	6.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	4.5 s tested	4.4 s tested	5 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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
S5 Sportback Premium AWD $57,900	5 Series 530i RWD $58,700	$800
5 Series 540i xDrive AWD $65,800	S5 Sportback Prestige AWD $64,500	$1,300

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

S5 Sportback costs $5,991 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: S5 Sportback wins.

5 Series wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.