Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i — full comparison

Audi A5 Sportback

Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD

vs

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Audi A5 Sportback

Car A

Audi A5 Sportback

AWD traction, 347 hp, and a 465 L trunk make the A5 Sportback a capable all-rounder for growing families. It offers a balanced mix of pace, practicality, and efficiency that reads as good value in its segment.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.9 L/100kmAWD

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i

Car B

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i

A rapid 5-seat hatchback that blends strong performance with everyday practicality and good value in its segment. Best for families who want speed and road-trip ease, less ideal for cargo-heavy or winter-focused use.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety374 hp

Why compared more powercomparison pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 67 / 58

City 55 / 40

Budget / value 56 / 37

Road trip 50 / 54

Performance 43 / 35

Cargo 26 / 28

Practical 53 / 39

Premium 54 / 60

Winter 66 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A5 Sportback · Orange = BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A5 Sportback BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i

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Pros & cons

Audi A5 Sportback

AWD traction adds confidence for winter and mixed-weather driving
Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.7 s) for effortless merging and passing
Efficient for its class at 6.9 combined consumption
Five seats and a 465 L trunk suit growing families and weekend trips
If you regularly haul very bulky cargo, 465 L space may fall short
Enthusiasts seeking track-focused dynamics may want something sharper
Petrol powertrain won’t match hybrid-level efficiency in heavy city use
Upfront price may be high if you’re shopping strictly on lowest cost

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i

Very quick acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.4 s) from 374 hp for confident passing and merges
5-seat hatchback with a 500 L trunk suits growing families and road trips
8.1 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class given the output
At $54,900, offers good value in its segment for the performance on tap
Gasoline-only powertrain with no electric driving range
Front-wheel drive may be less appealing for buyers prioritizing AWD winter traction
500 L cargo space can feel limited for cargo-heavy use versus larger wagons or SUVs
Price remains higher than non-performance family hatchbacks

Verdict

Pick Audi A5 Sportback if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A5 Sportback uses 6.9 L/100km vs 8.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i if…

More power

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i puts out 374 hp vs 347 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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