BMW 5 Series vs Audi A4

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and Audi A4. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A4 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and A4 provides the mileage of 17.4 kmpl.

5 Series vs A4 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	A4
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 46.02 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1984 cc
Power	255 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

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Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Rs. 46.02 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		241
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5	7.1
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	17.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		941
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension		5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 50 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All
One Touch Up	Driver	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black	Mythos Black Metallic
	Sparkling Cooper Grey	Navarra Blue Metallic
		Ibis White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	3.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.0Value for Money

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5 Series vs A4 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and Audi A4?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh. Hence Audi A4 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and A4 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, mileage of 5 Series is 15.7kmpl and for the Premium 40 TFSI variant, mileage of A4 is 17.4kmpl. Thus making A4 the most fuel efficient as compared to 5 Series

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to A4?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the Premium 40 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A4 produces 201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs Audi A4

Length (mm)	5165	4762
Width (mm)	2156	1847
Height (mm)	1518	1433
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2819

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		54

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited