Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 BMW M4 Competition has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.9 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro. 2025 BMW M4 Competition has the higher listed output at 503 hp; 2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 238 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BMW M4 Competition at 650 Nm and 2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro at 400 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro has the lower recorded consumption at 7.4 L/100km; 2025 BMW M4 Competition is listed at 10.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 450 litres versus 440 litres, a difference of 10 litres. 2025 BMW M4 Competition is 116 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro has the lower listed starting price at $48,800, compared with $80,900 for 2025 BMW M4 Competition. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.