Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW M2 Coupe
Verdict
At RM440,990 versus RM623,800, the Audi A5 Sportback is RM182,810 cheaper yet has five seats, a 480-litre boot and a longer 2,831 mm wheelbase. The BMW M2 Coupe is the performance play: 473 hp and 600 Nm cut 0-100 km/h to 4.1 seconds, against the Audi’s 249 hp, 370 Nm and 5.6 seconds. Both are CBU and top out at 250 km/h. For Malaysia, the Audi is easier to justify daily; the BMW asks more money and RM2,113 road tax for far more shove.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback if you want the cheaper, roomier car with five seats, a bigger 480-litre boot and lower RM372 yearly road tax.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want the much quicker rear-wheel-drive car, with 473 hp, 600 Nm and a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback RM440,990; BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800
- Output: Audi 249 hp and 370 Nm; BMW 473 hp and 600 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Audi 5.6 seconds; BMW 4.1 seconds
- Seats and boot: Audi 5 seats and 480 litres; BMW 4 seats and 390 litres
- Road tax: Audi RM372 per year; BMW RM2,113 per year
- Driven wheels: Audi all-wheel drive; BMW rear-wheel drive
A5 Sportback
- RM182,810 cheaper than the BMW
- Five seats and 480-litre boot
- Lower RM372 yearly road tax
- Much less power and torque
- Slower 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No auto emergency braking listed
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp and 600 Nm
- Quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Costs RM182,810 more
- Only four seats and 390-litre boot
- Higher RM2,113 yearly road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,990✓ | RM 623,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp | 473 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 6 hp | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic | M Steptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 163 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,757 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,887 mm |
| Height | 1,386 mm | 1,403 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,831 mm | 2,747 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,725 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 390 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 285/30R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Sports Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to A4 | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | Front 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x 12V, Rear 1x 12V | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen MMI navigation plus with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10-speaker, 180W Sound System | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 372✓ | RM 2,113 |
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 vs M2 Coupe FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback or BMW M2 Coupe better?
The Audi A5 Sportback is the better daily buy on paper, with five seats, more boot space and far lower road tax. The BMW M2 Coupe is better if acceleration and rear-wheel-drive performance matter more than practicality and running costs.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM182,810 more than the Audi A5 Sportback. That gap mainly buys a larger 2,993 cc engine, 224 hp more, 230 Nm more torque and a quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Which car is more practical?
The Audi A5 Sportback is more practical. It has five seats to the BMW’s four, a 480-litre boot versus 390 litres, and a longer 2,831 mm wheelbase against the BMW’s 2,747 mm.