Audi S5 (2012 – 2016) vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Audi S5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 333 hp against 313 hp. The BMW 3 Series Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,820 kg. At 4,717 mm, the Audi S5 is 93 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
Audi
S5
2012 – 2016
|
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 34 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 333 hp | 116 – 313 hp |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 220 – 630 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 s | 4.8 – 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 203 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 4.1 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,624 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,382 mm | 1,413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm | 2,810 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,820 kg | 1,460 – 1,685 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.