2020 Audi A5 vs. 2020 BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Audi A5 and 2020 BMW 5 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Audi A5 and the 2020 BMW 5 Series.
In comparing the 2020 Audi A5's and the 2020 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi A5 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2020 Audi A5 and 2020 BMW 5 Series have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Audi A5's and the 2020 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Audi A5 ranges from $26,643 to $44,275 while a used 2020 BMW 5 Series is priced between $18,773 to $34,214.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Audi A5 loses 47.9 percent of its value and the 2020 BMW 5 Series loses 63.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Audi A5 retains 15.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW 5 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A5 is 7.8 out of 10 while the BMW 5 Series' quality rating is 7.0 out of 10. This results in the Audi A5 being ranked 8 out of 25 Best Luxury Convertibles and the BMW 5 Series being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A5 is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW 5 Series the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Audi A5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 5 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Audi A5 and the 2020 BMW 5 Series makes 248 horsepower. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 474 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles.This gives the 2020 BMW 5 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Audi A5 the advantage in maximum range. The A5 uses premium unleaded, and the 5 Series uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 BMW 5 Series, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
49900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
41892
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 53950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
48915
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
36750 - 63200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34298
Price Range:
26643 - 44275
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
28861
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21549 - 40914
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39694
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26652
Price Range:
18773 - 34214
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
27504
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
24282 - 31579
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
152
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60916
# Good or Great Deals:
96
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Audi A5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.5 - 15.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.7 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.422918350005428
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 31.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
32.09297331986243
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.4 - 32.1
Audi A5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
23 out of / 25BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 27Ranking
35 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Audi A5 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI
2020 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 474 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.9 inches
Cargo Space:
9.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
10 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3979 lbs
Width:
79.8 inches
Height:
54.4 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
108.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4264 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Green
District Green Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black II Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Rhodonite Silver Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Champagne Quartz II Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Almandin Brown II Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Canberra Beige/Black w/ Contrast Stitching / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Highlight / Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Brown
Caramel/Black / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching / Tartufo
Gray
Not available
Blue
Night Blue w/ Contrast Stitching
White
Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching / Smoke White/Black
