Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW i4 M50
Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 is the quicker, cleaner-feeling choice on paper: 537 hp, dual motors, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, with an 83.9 kWh battery and 510 km EV range. The Audi A5 Sportback answers with a higher 250 km/h top speed, a 480-litre boot and a lower RM372 annual road tax. For a Malaysian buyer, the BMW’s RM10,190 saving is not the real story; charging access, road tax and the Audi’s petrol-hybrid flexibility matter just as much.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback if you want petrol-hybrid/REV flexibility, a slightly bigger 480-litre boot and lower RM372 annual road tax.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want much harder acceleration, zero tailpipe emissions and a quoted 510 km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback RM440,990; BMW i4 M50 RM430,800
- Power: Audi A5 Sportback 249 hp; BMW i4 M50 537 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi A5 Sportback 5.6 s; BMW i4 M50 3.9 s
- Top speed: Audi A5 Sportback 250 km/h; BMW i4 M50 225 km/h
- Boot space: Audi A5 Sportback 480 L; BMW i4 M50 470 L
- Road tax/year: Audi A5 Sportback RM372; BMW i4 M50 RM1,065
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,990 | RM 430,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 249 hp | 537 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 3.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 225 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 83.9 kWh |
| EV range | — | 510 km |
| CO₂ | 163 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,757 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,386 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,831 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 470 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 372✓ | RM 1,065 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
A5 Sportback
- Lower annual road tax at RM372
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Slightly larger 480-litre boot
- Less power at 249 hp
- Slower 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Auto emergency braking not listed
i4 M50
- Much stronger 537 hp output
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 510 km quoted EV range
- Higher annual road tax at RM1,065
- Slightly smaller 470-litre boot
- Lower 225 km/h top speed
A5 Sportback vs i4 M50 FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback or BMW i4 M50 better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better for performance, with 537 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The Audi A5 Sportback suits buyers who want petrol-hybrid/REV use, a 480-litre boot and lower RM372 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800, while the Audi A5 Sportback costs RM440,990. That makes the BMW RM10,190 cheaper.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW i4 M50 is quicker, taking 3.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Audi A5 Sportback takes 5.6 seconds, so the BMW is 1.7 seconds faster.