Audi A5 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
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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 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 350 litres | |
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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 meters | 11 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`260 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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