Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
177 HP
163 HP
Torque:
400 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.5 seconds
9 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1290 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
12 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the Audi A4, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
442 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
no data
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 58 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
