BMW 5 Series vs Audi S4 [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and Audi S4 [2012-2016]. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi S4 [2012-2016] price is Rs. 52.06 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi S4 [2012-2016] is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and S4 [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 10.34 kmpl.

5 Series vs S4 [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	S4 [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 52.06 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2995 cc
Power	255 bhp	328 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi S4 [2012-2016]

S4 3.0 TFSI quattro

Rs. 52.06 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Audi S4 [2012-2016]

S4 3.0 TFSI quattro

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		V6 petrol engine with direct fuel injection and mechanical charger module
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	328 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	440 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	10.34View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Rear Suspension		multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.75
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	245 / 40 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	245 / 40 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
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
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Partial
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	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
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
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	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
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
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din

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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood 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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black
	Sparkling Cooper Grey

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5 Series vs S4 [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and Audi S4 [2012-2016]?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi S4 [2012-2016] price is Rs. 52.06 Lakh. Hence Audi S4 [2012-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and S4 [2012-2016] 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 S4 3.0 TFSI quattro variant, mileage of S4 [2012-2016] is 10.34kmpl. Thus making 5 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to S4 [2012-2016]

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to S4 [2012-2016]?

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 S4 3.0 TFSI quattro variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of S4 [2012-2016] produces 328 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 440 Nm @ 2900 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs Audi S4 [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	5165	4716
Width (mm)	2156	1826
Height (mm)	1518	1406
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2811
Kerb Weight (kg)		1780

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		962
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		61

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	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	Remote
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
Sunglass Holder

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

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