BMW Z4 2006 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 85 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 Z4) 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: | 4.09 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 53 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 8400 | |
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