Audi S5 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
9.7
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 1.1 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 S5 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
64 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
880 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.38 m
Audi S5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S5 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
440 litres
Audi S5 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.