Audi A5 vs BMW 4 Series

2025 Audi A5
2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
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2022 BMW 4 Series
2022 BMW 4 Series
$45,200MSRP
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2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
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2022 BMW 4 Series
$45,200MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2008-Present

Years produced

2014-Present

MSRP

$49,700

MSRP

$45,200

Listings

508

Listings

469

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • High base price

  • Underwhelming dual-clutch transmission

  • Nondescript styling

Reviews Summary

The redesigned 2025 Audi A5 compact luxury car takes on a more important role in the luxury brand’s lineup. The coupe and convertible body styles are gone, leaving only a five-door hatchback akin to the previous-generation A5 Sportback (Europe gets an A5 Avant wagon as well). The new A5 also replaces the slower-selling A4 sedan as Audi’s answer to the Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS.

Verdict: The new Audi A5 impresses with tech, handling poise, and practicality, but represents a significant effective price increase for returning Audi customers.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 268 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

34
2025 Audi A5
2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 BMW 4 Series
2022 BMW 4 Series
$45,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Audi A5
$49,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 BMW 4 Series
$45,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2008-Present
2014-Present
MSRP
$49,700
$45,200
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

4.6

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • High base price

  • Underwhelming dual-clutch transmission

  • Nondescript styling

Summary

The redesigned 2025 Audi A5 compact luxury car takes on a more important role in the luxury brand’s lineup. The coupe and convertible body styles are gone, leaving only a five-door hatchback akin to the previous-generation A5 Sportback (Europe gets an A5 Avant wagon as well). The new A5 also replaces the slower-selling A4 sedan as Audi’s answer to the Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS.

Verdict: The new Audi A5 impresses with tech, handling poise, and practicality, but represents a significant effective price increase for returning Audi customers.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 268 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
22
25
MPG Highway
31
34
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