Audi A5 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007

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Audi A5
2008 - 2011
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A5 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.22.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 160 - 265 HP156 - 306 HP
Torque: 250 - 500 NM200 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 - 9.9 seconds5.8 - 10.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.56.1 - 9.9
Audi A5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi A5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.58 m
Width: 1.85 m1.78 m
Height: 1.38 m1.38 m
Audi A5 is larger.
Audi A5 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 320 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
750 litres350 litres
Audi A5 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A5 has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 400 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`205~ 2`119
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 10 6009800
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.0/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A5 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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