Audi S5 vs BMW 5 Series (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,555

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

S5 Premium AWD vs 5 Series 540i xDrive AWD
Measure	S5	5 Series	Winner
MSRP + destination	$64,595	$69,150	S5
Horsepower	362 hp	375 hp	5 Series
Torque	406 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	23 mpg	28 mpg	5 Series
Cargo, max	22.6 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	S5
Cargo, seats up	23.0 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	S5
Rear legroom	36.1 in	37.0 in	5 Series
Front legroom	41.0 in	41.3 in	About the same
Length	190.3 in	199.2 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	74.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,288 lb to 4,464 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	4.3 s tested	4.4 s tested	S5
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 Premium AWD $63,300	5 Series 530i xDrive AWD $62,800	$500
5 Series 540i xDrive AWD $67,700	S5 Premium Plus AWD $66,200	$1,500

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

S5 costs $2,766 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 wins.

5 Series wins if MPG weight is 7 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.