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Audi S5 vs BMW Z4

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

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2026 Audi S5

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Overview

SpecAudi S5PremiumBMW Z4sDrive30i
Selected trimPremiumsDrive30i
Body styleHatchbackConvertible
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission7-speed automated manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi S5PremiumBMW Z4sDrive30i
MSRP$63,300$56,100 (best)
Lowest listing price$57,140$24,423 (best)
Median listing price$70,180$46,475 (best)
Highest listing price$77,803$55,265 (best)
For sale now30 (best)4

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi S5PremiumBMW Z4sDrive30i
Combined MPG23 MPG28 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG25 MPG (best)
Highway MPG29 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14.8 gal (best)13.7 gal

Performance

SpecAudi S5PremiumBMW Z4sDrive30i
Horsepower362 hp (best)255 hp
Torque406 lb-ft (best)295 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecAudi S5PremiumBMW Z4sDrive30i
Seating5 seats (best)2 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume37.5 cu ft (best)9.9 cu ft
Payload992 lbs (best)459 lbs
Curb weight4,288 lbs3,314 lbs (best)
Wheelbase114 in (best)97.2 in
Length190.3 in (best)170.7 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in (best)
Height56.5 in (best)51.4 in

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi S5PremiumBMW Z4sDrive30i
NHTSA overallNot RatedNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not RatedNot Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not RatedNot Rated
Side crash (driver)Not RatedNot Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not RatedNot Rated
Side poleNot RatedNot Rated
RolloverNot RatedNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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 S5BMW Z4
1

Premium

$63,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

sDrive30i

$56,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$66,200 MSRP

M40i

$68,400 MSRP

3

Prestige

$70,900 MSRP

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Audi S5 vs BMW Z4 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Audi S5 or 2026 BMW Z4?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi S5 vs 2026 BMW Z4 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 S5 or 2026 BMW Z4?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW Z4 starts lower at $56,100. Live Audi S5 listings start at $57,140. Live BMW Z4 listings start at $24,423.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi S5 or 2026 BMW Z4?
The 2026 BMW Z4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (56,100).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi S5 or 2026 BMW Z4?
The 2026 BMW Z4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi S5 or 2026 BMW Z4?
The 2026 BMW Z4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (382).
Which has better seats: 2026 Audi S5 or 2026 BMW Z4?
The 2026 Audi S5 leads on seats in this comparison (5).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi S5 vs 2026 BMW Z4?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi S5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); BMW Z4 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).