Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Audi A5 and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 760 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 1 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 27 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 6400 | |
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