Compare Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 34 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 27 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.3 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

N/A

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

Trunk Volume

12.6 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

21.8 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback Rear Angle View

2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback Steering Wheel

20

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2019-2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear View Driving

51

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2019-2021 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Rear View Driving

2019-2021 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Dashboard

92

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Horsepower

201 hp @ 4475 rpm

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

385 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm

384 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,759 lbs

3,582 lbs

3,825 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

28 MPG

30 MPG

21 MPG

City

25 MPG

26 MPG

18 MPG

Highway

34 MPG

36 MPG

27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3 Tons/yr

5.9 Tons/yr

8.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.3 gallons

15.6 gallons

17.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

382.5 miles

405.6 miles

313.2 miles

Cruising Range Highway

520.2 miles

561.6 miles

469.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

187.2 in

185.7 in

185 in

Height

54.6 in

56.8 in

56.3 in

Max Width

72.6 in

71.9 in

71.3 in

Front Width

62.5 in

62.3 in

63.1 in

Rear Width

61.7 in

62.9 in

61.3 in

Wheelbase

111.2 in

112.2 in

111.8 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

3.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.3 in

42 in

41.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

37.7 in

38.7 in

37.1 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

55.7 in

56 in

55.3 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.1 in

35.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37 in

37.6 in

37.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.5 in

54.6 in

55 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

N/A

17 ft³

12.6 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

21.8 ft³

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

21.8 ft³

N/A

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.4 ft

37.4 ft

39.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8.5"

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8.5"

18" x 7.5"

18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Brilliant Black
Ibis White

Alpine White
Jet Black

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

District Green Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic

Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic

Brilliant Blue Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Atlas Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
Okapi Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
Rock Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces

Black, SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, SensaTec Upholstery

Black w/Red Stitching, MB-TEX/DINAMICA Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Black w/Red Topstitching, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Cranberry Red, Leather Upholstery
Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Optional

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Satellite Radio

Optional

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Cloth Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Optional

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Not Available

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Optional

Standard

Seat Memory

Optional

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Optional

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Compare Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary