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Audi A4 vs BMW 5 Series

Should you buy Audi A4 or BMW 5 Series? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi A4 price starts at Rs 41.49 Lakh ex-showroom for 30 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and BMW 5 Series price starts Rs 55.4 Lakh ex-showroom for 530i Sport (Petrol). A4 has 1968 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while 5 Series has 2993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A4 has a mileage of 18.25 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the 5 Series has a mileage of 22.48 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Overview
On Road Price
Rs.55,43,179*
Rs.80,59,297*
Rs.34,76,669*
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Engine Displacement (cc)
1968
2993
1984
Available ColorsManhattan Grey MetallicMatador RedNavvara Blue MetallicMyth Black MetallicIbis WhiteCarbon BlackAlpine WhiteCashmere SilverBluestone MetallicImperial BlueMediterranean BlueAlpine BlueBlack SapphireCashmere Metallic+4 MoreLava BlueMoon WhiteMagic BlackMagnetic BrownBusiness Grey MetallicRace BlueSteel Grey Metallic+2 More
Body Type
SedanAll Sedan Cars
SedanAll Sedan Cars
SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
187.74bhp@3800-4200rpm
261.49bhp@4000rpm
187.74@4200-6000
Mileage (ARAI)
18.25 kmpl
18.59 kmpl
No
User Rating
4.6
Based on 44 Reviews
4.6
Based on 44 Reviews
5
Based on 4 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)
480
520
625
Fuel Tank Capacity
54Litres
66Litres
66Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Offers & DiscountNo
1 Offer
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No
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,05,515
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Rs.1,53,398
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Rs.66,167
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Insurance
Rs.2,09,219
A4 Insurance
Rs.2,91,897
5 Series Insurance
Rs.1,43,779
Superb Insurance
Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYesYes
Power Boot
-
-
Yes
Power folding 3rd Row Seat
-
-
No
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
4 Zone
3 Zone
Air Quality ControlYesYesNo
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
-
-
No
Remote Trunk OpenerYesYesYes
Remote Fuel Lid OpenerYesYesNo
Remote Engine Start/Stop
-
-
No
Low Fuel Warning LightYesYesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYesYes
Trunk LightYesYesYes
Remote Horn & Light Control
-
-
No
Vanity MirrorYesYesYes
Rear Reading LampYesYesYes
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestNoYesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYesYesYes
Cup Holders FrontYesYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYesYes
Heated Seats FrontNoNoYes
Heated Seats RearNoNoNo
Seat Lumbar SupportYesYesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
-
No
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation SystemYesYesYes
Find My Car Location
-
-
No
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-
-
No
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card EntryYesYesNo
Smart Key Band
-
-
No
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYesYes
Glove Box CoolingNoYesYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice ControlYesYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift PaddlesYesYesNo
USB ChargerNo
Front
Front
Steering Mounted TripmeterNoNoNo
Central Console ArmrestYes
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate AjarNoYesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
-
Yes
Gear Shift IndicatorNoYesYes
Rear CurtainNoNoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNoYes
Battery SaverNoNoNo
Lane Change IndicatorNoYesNo
Additional Features
Variable Head Restraints For Front Seats
Rear Seat Backrest, Folding
Sun Visor
Audi Drive Select
Rear Seat Bag
Rear Seat Box
Coat Hanger
Seat Back Pocket
Business Bag
Care Product
BMW Driving Experience Control With Eco Pro Coasting (Modes Sport, Sport+, Comfort, Eco Pro and Adaptive)
Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping For Enhanced Driving Comfort
Car Key With Exclusive M Designation
BMW Display Key
Comfort Access System Comfort
Comfort Seats For Driver And Passenger Seat With Extended Features Electrical Adjustment For Fore And Aft Position Of Seat, Electrical Adjustment For Seat Height, Backrest Rake And Headrest Height, Electrical Adjustment Of The Upper tion Of The Backrest, Backrest Width And Thigh Rest and Comfort Headrests For Driver And Front Passenger
Instrument Panel In Sensatec Leather
Multifunction Instrument Display With 31.2cm
Active Front Seat Headrests
Front LED fog lights with corner function, External mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Remote control opening and closing of window, Sport seats with integrated headrests, Electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seat, Adjustable rear air conditioning vents with temperature control on rear centre console, Odour and pollen filter, Roll-up sun visors for rear windows and rear windscreen, 12V power sockets in front and rear centre console, 12V power socket in luggage compartment, Two foldable roof handles, at front and rear, Lights-on acoustic signal, Rear mud flaps, Storage pockets on backrests of front seat, Rear parcel shelf, Storage compartment under steering wheel with card holder, Ticket holder on A-pillar, Illumination of luggage compartment with three boot lamps
Massage SeatsNoNoNo
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous ParkingNo
Full
No
Drive Modes
0
5
0
Air ConditionerYesYesYes
HeaterYesYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYesYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYesYes
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYesYes
Brake AssistYesYesYes
Central LockingYesYesYes
Power Door LocksYesYesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYesYesYes
No Of Airbags
6
6
8
Driver AirbagYesYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYesYes
Side Airbag RearYesNoYes
Day Night Rear View MirrorNoNoYes
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYesYes
Xenon HeadlampsYesYesNo
Halogen HeadlampsNoNoNo
Rear Seat BeltsYesYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYesYesYes
Traction ControlYesYesYes
Adjustable SeatsYesYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYesNo
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYesNo
Engine ImmobilizerYesYesYes
Crash SensorYesYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel TankYesYesYes
Engine Check WarningYesYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYesYesNo
Clutch LockNoNoYes
EBDYesYesYes
Eletronic Stability Control
-
-
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Anti-theft Wheel Bolts, Head Airbags, Warning Triangle, First Aid Kit, Spare Wheel, Space-Saving, Electro mechanical Parking Brake
Bmw Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Active Park Distance Control, Rear, Attentiveness Assistant, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electric Parking Brake With Auto Hold Function, Runflat Indicator, Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls, Warning Triangle With First-Aid Kit, Servotronic Steering Assist HighBeam Assistance, Brake Energy Regeneration, Head Airbags, Front and Rear, BMW ure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance And Golf Hole In One, Roadside Assistance 24x7, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear, Remote Control Parking, Parking Assistant
Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted with Dual Rate system, Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper, Multi Collision Brake, Hydraulic braking system readiness, Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function, Anti Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, Fuel supply cut-off in a crash, Dual-tone warning horn, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Curtain Airbag Front & Rear, Mechanical Brake Assist
Follow Me Home HeadlampsYesNoYes
Rear CameraYesNoYes
Anti Theft DeviceYesYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
-
Driver's Window
Speed Alert
-
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockNoYesYes
Knee AirbagsNoNoNo
Isofix Child Seat MountsNoYesYes
Heads Up DisplayNoYesNo
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsYesYesYes
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
-
No
Blind Spot MonitorNoNoNo
Lane Watch Camera
-
-
No
Geo Fence Alert
-
-
No
Hill Descent ControlNoNoYes
Hill AssistYesYesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockNoYesYes
360 View CameraNoYesNo
Entertainment & Communication
Cd PlayerYesYesNo
Cd ChangerNoYesNo
Dvd PlayerYesYesNo
RadioYesYesYes
Audio System Remote ControlYesYesNo
Mirror Link
-
-
Yes
Speakers FrontYesYesYes
Speakers RearYesYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYesYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
-
-
No
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYesYes
Wifi Connectivity
-
-
Yes
Compass
-
-
No
Touch ScreenYesYesYes
Touch Screen Size
-
-
8
Connectivity
-
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
-
Yes
Apple Car Play
-
-
Yes
Internal StorageNoNoNo
Number Of Speaker
8
16
8
Rear Entertainment SystemNoNoNo
Additional Features
Audi Sound System
Audi Phone Box With Wireless Charging
Audi smartphone Interface
BMW Apps
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System 600 Watts
Navigation System Professional With Touch Functionality, 3d Maps, 26cm LCD, Configurable User Interface, Gesture Control & Resolution Of 1440x540 Pixels
iDrive Touch With Handwriting Recognition With Direct Access Buttons
Integrated 20GB Hard Drive
Wireless Charging With Extended Functionality
Improved Hands Free Capability For Passenger With A ond Microphone
Two Usb Connections In Centre Console
BMW Head Up Display With Full Colour Projection
Rear Seat Entertainment Professional - Two Tiltable 25.9 Cm Screens In HD Resolution 1280 X720) With A Bluray Drive, Operation Via Remote Control, Connectivity For Mp3 Players, Game Consoles And Headphones Possible (headphones Not Included), Interface Ports HSMI, USB To Connect External Electronic Devices, Access To The Vehicle's Entertainment Functions (e.g. Radio And DVD Player), Navigation System (driver Independent Navigation)
ŠKODA audio player with 20.32 cm LCD TFT colour display and touchscreen controls, Central infotainment system with proximity sensor, Canton Sound System, SmartLink - smartphone mirroring of certified functions/applications on Infotainment display, GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth®
Interior
TachometerYesYesYes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYesYes
Leather SeatsYesYesNo
Fabric UpholsteryNoNoYes
Leather Steering WheelYesYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
-
-
Yes
Glove CompartmentYesYesYes
Digital ClockYesYesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYesNo
Cigarette LighterYesYesYes
Digital OdometerYesYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoNoYesNo
Folding Table In The RearNoNoNo
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYesYes
Ventilated SeatsNoNoNo
Dual Tone DashboardNoYesYes
Additional Features
Headlining in Cloth
Walnut, Dark Brown
Interior Lighting
Lighting Package
Floor Mats, Front and Rear
Door Sill Trims With Aluminium Inlays
Interior Mirror, Frameless, With Automatically Anti Glare Action
Ash Tray
Audi Virtual Cockpit
Premium Textile Floor Mats and All Weather Floor Mats
Standard Seats, Front
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite
BMW Gesture Control
Two Extra A/C Vents In B Pillar
Electric Roller Sunblind For Rear Window
Floor Mats In Velour
Roller Sunblinds For Rear Side Windows
Power Socket 12 V In The Rear Centre Console, Socket In The Luggage Compartment, Double Usb Adapter
Smokers Package
Fine Wood Trim Fineline Ridge With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome
Excl. Leather Nappa Ivory White Exclusive Stitching/Piping In Contrast Black/Dark Coffee Or Excl. Leather Nappa Mokka Exclusive Stitching/Piping In Contrast Black
Interior Rear View Mirror With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function
Chrome front and rear door sill trims with 'Superb' inscription, Chrome interior door handles, Alu pedals, Carbon décor with LED ambient lighting, Automatically diing interior and external rear view mirror, Black Alcantara® upholstery, Leather wrapped SuperSport steering wheel, Automatic illumination of driver and passenger vanity mirrors
Exterior
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYesYes
Fog Lights FrontYesYesYes
Fog Lights RearNoNoYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorNoNoNo
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYesYes
Headlamp Washers
-
-
Yes
Rain Sensing WiperYesYesYes
Rear Window WiperNoNoNo
Rear Window WasherNoNoNo
Rear Window DefoggerYesYesNo
Wheel CoversNoNoNo
Alloy WheelsYesYesYes
Power AntennaNoNoNo
Tinted GlassYesYesNo
Rear SpoilerYesNoYes
Removable Or Convertible TopNoNoNo
Roof CarrierNoNoNo
Sun RoofYesYesYes
Moon RoofNoNoNo
Side StepperNoNoNo
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYesNo
Integrated AntennaYesYesYes
Chrome GrilleYesYesYes
Chrome GarnishNoYesYes
Dual Tone Body Colour
-
-
Yes
Smoke HeadlampsNoNoNo
Projector Headlamps
-
-
No
Halogen Headlamps
-
NoNo
Cornering Headlamps
-
-
No
Cornering Foglamps
-
-
No
Roof RailNoNoNo
Lighting
LED Headlights
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Light Guides,LED Fog Lights
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps,Headlight Washer,LED Fog Lights
Trunk Opener
Remote
Smart
Remote
Heated Wing MirrorYes
-
Yes
LED DRLs
-
-
Yes
LED Headlights
-
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
-
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
-
-
Yes
Additional Features
LED Rear Lights With Dynamic Indicators
Automatic Diing on Both sides Including Auto kerb Side Function
Memory Function Exterior Mirror
Mud Flaps
Front Spoiler With Blade
Side Sills
LED for Entry Area
Vehicle tool kit
Vehicle jack
BMW Kidney Grille With Vertical Slats In Black High Gloss
Air Breather In Black High Gloss
Front Bumper With Specific Design Elements In Black High Gloss
Mirror Base, B Pillar Finisher And Window Guide Rail In Black High Gloss
M Designation On The Front Side Panels
M Door Sill Finishers, Illuminated
M Sport Brake With Dark Blue Metallic Painted Brake Calipers With M Designation
M Aerodynamics Package With Front Apron, Side Skirts And Rear Apron With Diffuser Insert In Metallic Dark Shadow
Tailpipe Finisher Trapezoidal In Chrome High Gloss
Window Recess Cover And Finisher For Window Frame In Black High Gloss
Exterior Mirrors With Memory Function
Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
Black rear decklid spoiler, Glossy black elements: external mirrors housing, front grill frame, side window frames, side doors inserts and 5th door highlight, 'Sportline' badge on front fenders, Rear diffuser with chrome highlights, Body Colour - Bumpers, door handles, LED taillights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicator, Warning reflector on front and rear doors, High level third brake LED light, Left external mirror auto-tilt on reverse gear selection
Tyre Size
225/50 R17
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Runflat
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
-
-
17
Alloy Wheel Size
17
18
-
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Mileage (City)
12.53 kmpl
10.6 kmpl
No
Mileage (ARAI)
18.25 kmpl
18.59 kmpl
No
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
54
66
66
Emission Norm Compliance
BS IV
No
BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)
237
250
No
Drag CoefficientNoNoNo
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
TDI Diesel Engine
TwinPower Turbo Inline 6
2.0L Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement (cc)
1968
2993
1984
Fast Charging
-
-
No
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
187.74bhp@3800-4200rpm
261.49bhp@4000rpm
187.74@4200-6000
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
400Nm@1750-3000rpm
620Nm@2000-2500rpm
320@1450-4200
No Of Cylinder
4
6
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
CRDI
CRDi
TSI
Bore X Stroke (mm)
-
90.0 X 84.4
-
Turbo ChargerYesYesYes
Super ChargerNoNo
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
7 Speed
8 Speed
7-Speed
Mild Hybrid
-
-
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
FWD
Clutch TypeNoNoNo
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNoNo
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4726
4936
4869
Width (mm)
1842
2126
1864
Height (mm)
1427
1466
1469
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
-
-
156
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
-
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2820
2975
2841
Front Tread (mm)
1572
1605
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1555
1630
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1640
-
1562
Grossweight (kg)
2075
-
2098
Rear Headroom (mm)
953
977
-
Front Headroom (mm)
1039
1034
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
480
520
625
No. of Doors
4
4
5
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
5 Link
Double Arm
McPherson suspension with lower triangular
Rear Suspension
Trapezoidal Link
Aluminium Integral
Multi-element axle with torsion stabiliser
Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Filled
-
-
Steering Type
Power
Power
Power
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Electrically Adjustable
Tiltable & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.8
5.6 meters
5.55
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc brakes
Top Speed (Kmph)
237
250
-
Acceleration (Seconds)
7.7
5.73
-
Braking Time
42.09m
38.71m
-
Emission Norm Compliance
BS IV
-
BS VI
Tyre Size
225/50 R17
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Runflat
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
-
-
17
Alloy Wheel Size
17
18
-
Acc 30 to 70 Kmph 3rd Gear
6.69
3.74 s
-
Acc 40 to 80 Kmph 4th Gear
15.85
13.92s@162.71kmph
-
Braking Time 60 to 0 Kmph
26.88m
24.90m
-

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