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2023 Audi A5 Hybrid vs BMW i4
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2023 BMW i4 is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas and 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $805 a year to fuel (113 MPGe), versus $2,116 for the 2023 Audi A5 Hybrid (28 MPG). That's roughly $1,311 a year, or about $6,557 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Audi A5 Hybrid
- BMW i4
Side by side
| Audi A5 Hybrid | BMW i4 | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,116 | Your annual fuel cost | $805 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 113 MPGe |
| 24 MPG | City | 115 MPGe |
| 33 MPG | Highway | 111 MPGe |
| — | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 29.8 kWh |
| — | Driving range | 256 mi |
| 91 cu ft | Passenger volume | 90 cu ft |
| 22 cu ft | Cargo volume | 10 cu ft |
| 322 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| — | Charge time at 240V | 8 hrs |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Electric |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Electricity |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | Electric motor (250 kW) |
| 7-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Audi A5 Hybrid vs BMW i4 across model years
- Audi A5 Hybrid
- BMW i4
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Audi A5 Hybrid has more cargo space (22 vs. 10 cu ft).
Among 31 2023 subcompact cars, the Audi A5 Hybrid ranks 10th and the BMW i4 1st for lowest fuel cost.
Because the BMW i4 is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Audi A5 Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2023 Audi A5 Hybrid or the 2023 BMW i4?
Measured by cost to drive, the BMW i4. The Audi A5 Hybrid is rated 28 MPG combined and the BMW i4 113 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Audi A5 Hybrid vs. the BMW i4 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas and 18¢/kWh electricity, about $2,116 for the Audi A5 Hybrid and $805 for the BMW i4.
Which has more cargo space?
The Audi A5 Hybrid, with 22 cu ft of luggage volume versus 10 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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