The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
3.0 Diesel
3.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
258 HP
204 HP
Torque:
560 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.6 seconds
7.1 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
4.9
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.39 m
BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A5.
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