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Audi A5 Sportback vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2025 Audi A5 Sportback

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Overview

SpecAudi A5 SportbackPremium S lineFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Selected trimPremium S lineSelect
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)electric
Transmission7-speed automated manual1-speed direct drive
Engine typemild hybridelectric
Model year20252026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi A5 SportbackPremium S lineFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
MSRP$48,400$37,795 (best)
Lowest listing price$21,194$20,949 (best)
Median listing price$27,999 (best)$40,353
Highest listing price$37,423 (best)$59,490
For sale now1170 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi A5 SportbackPremium S lineFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)
City MPG23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG32 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe107 MPGe (best)
Electric range260 mi (best)
240V charge time7.8 hr (best)
Fuel tank15.3 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi A5 SportbackPremium S lineFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Horsepower261 hp264 hp (best)
Torque273 lb-ft387 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

SpecAudi A5 SportbackPremium S lineFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume21.8 cu ft64.4 cu ft (best)
Payload1,058 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,770 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.7 in (best)
Wheelbase111.2 in117.5 in (best)
Length187.2 in (best)185.6 in
Width72.6 in (best)
Height54.6 in64 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi A5 SportbackPremium S lineFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi A5 SportbackFord Mustang Mach-E
1

Premium S line

$48,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Select

$37,795 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium

$49,700 MSRP

Select

$40,795 MSRP

3

Premium Plus

$53,300 MSRP

Premium

$40,595 MSRP

4

Premium Plus S line

$54,200 MSRP

Premium

$43,595 MSRP

5

GT

$53,395 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi A5 Sportback vs Ford Mustang Mach-E FAQ

Which is better: 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Audi A5 Sportback vs 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E starts lower at $37,795. Live Audi A5 Sportback listings start at $21,194. Live Ford Mustang Mach-E listings start at $20,949.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,795).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The 2025 Audi A5 Sportback leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (280).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on horsepower in this comparison (480).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Audi A5 Sportback vs 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A5 Sportback (5/5 NHTSA overall); Ford Mustang Mach-E (5/5 NHTSA overall).