BMW 1 series 2011 vs Audi A5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 940 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 1 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: | 4.36 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 1 series is 27 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 16 800 | |
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