Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1 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 | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 910 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 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, 11 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 10 400 | |
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