Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.9
The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.40 m
Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
829 litres
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Audi A5 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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.
Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better