Audi A5 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 580 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 3 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 350 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 400 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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