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Audi A5 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

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

Vehicles

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2026 Audi A5

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Overview

SpecAudi A5PremiumFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Selected trimPremiumSelect
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)electric
Transmission7-speed automated manual1-speed direct drive
Engine typegaselectric
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi A5PremiumFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
MSRP$50,200$37,795 (best)
Lowest listing price$11,550 (best)$20,949
Median listing price$56,367$40,708 (best)
Highest listing price$63,088$59,490 (best)
For sale now5469 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi A5PremiumFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)
City MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG32 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe107 MPGe (best)
Electric range260 mi (best)
240V charge time7.8 hr (best)
Fuel tank14.8 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi A5PremiumFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Horsepower268 hp (best)264 hp
Torque295 lb-ft387 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

SpecAudi A5PremiumFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume36.6 cu ft64.4 cu ft (best)
Payload992 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,090 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.7 in (best)
Wheelbase113.8 in117.5 in (best)
Length190.1 in (best)185.6 in
Width73.2 in (best)
Height57 in64 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi A5PremiumFord Mustang Mach-ESelect
NHTSA overallNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side poleNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
RolloverNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
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 A5Ford Mustang Mach-E
1

Premium

$50,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Select

$37,795 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$52,700 MSRP

Select

$40,795 MSRP

3

Prestige

$56,700 MSRP

Premium

$40,595 MSRP

4

Premium

$43,595 MSRP

5

GT

$53,395 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi A5 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Audi A5 or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi A5 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: 2026 Audi A5 or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E starts lower at $37,795. Live Audi A5 listings start at $11,550. Live Ford Mustang Mach-E listings start at $20,949.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi A5 or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,795).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi A5 or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The 2026 Audi A5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Audi A5 or 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (280).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi A5 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 2026 Audi A5 vs 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Ford Mustang Mach-E (5/5 NHTSA overall).