Audi A5 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 160 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 12 800 | |
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