Compare the BMW 3 Series Touring vs Audi A5 Avant
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two estate cars comes down to whether you prioritise driving thrills or relaxed long-distance cruising. Out on the motorway, the Audi A5 Avant is quiet, refined, and more comfortable than the BMW 3 Series Touring. Head onto a twisty road, however, and the BMW is by far the more engaging car to drive. Inside, both cars tuck their climate controls away into touchscreen menus rather than providing physical buttons. When carrying passengers, the Audi treats those in the back to a roomier seating area than the BMW. That cabin space comes at a cost to luggage capacity, as the A5 Avant has a smaller boot than the 3 Series Touring, which offers one of the most generous load bays in its class.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 476 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,510 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,424 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,714 mm x 1,827 mm x 1,448 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,835 mm x 1,860 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 320i Step Auto | Engine name 2.0 TFSI 150 S Tronic |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 184 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 150 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 7.6 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 476 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,510 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,424 litres |
| Length 4,714 mm | Length 4,835 mm |
| Width 1,827 mm | Width 1,860 mm |
| Height 1,448 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.85 m | Wheelbase 2.9 m |
| Turning circle 12.0 m | Turning circle 12.1 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.