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2026 Audi A5 vs. BMW 4 Series

The 2026 Audi A5 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offer two distinctive approaches to modern luxury and performance. Comparing the Audi A5 with the BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe reveals differences in power, technology, design, and value that can help luxury car shoppers decide which model better fits their driving style.

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Performance & Capability

Responsive Performance Meets quattro® Confidence

The 2026 Audi A5 combines everyday refinement with the engaging performance expected from an Audi. Its turbocharged powertrain generates 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 7-speed S tronic® transmission and standard quattro® all-wheel drive.

The result is a 0–60 mph time of 5.6 seconds, providing responsive acceleration for highway merging, passing, and more spirited driving.

The BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe delivers 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. With both models offering all-wheel-drive capability, the A5 distinguishes itself with slightly more horsepower while maintaining the balanced, composed driving dynamics associated with Audi.

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Specifications are helpful when narrowing down your options, but the best way to understand the redesigned Audi A5 is from behind the wheel. Visit Audi Cuyahoga Falls to explore the 2026 Audi A5, experience its quattro® all-wheel-drive performance and digital cockpit, and find the configuration that fits your driving style. Audi Cuyahoga Falls proudly serves luxury vehicle shoppers from Cuyahoga Falls, Akron, Hudson, Canton, and throughout Northeast Ohio.
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Efficiency & Everyday Driving

Performance Built for the Daily Drive

The Audi A5 and BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe demonstrate that a luxury performance car can still work well as an everyday vehicle.

The BMW has an advantage in EPA fuel economy, with the 2026 430i xDrive Gran Coupe rated at 25 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG.

The A5 emphasizes a different balance, pairing its 268-horsepower output with standard quattro® all-wheel drive and a versatile four-door configuration. For Northeast Ohio drivers, that combination provides confident year-round capability without giving up the responsive character expected from a sport-oriented luxury vehicle.

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