Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Audi A5 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Audi A5 torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
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 5 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 12 200 | |
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