BMW 5 series 2011 vs Audi A5 2009
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 211 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
1200 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.91 m | 4.71 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 480 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 980 litres | |
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 690 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`145 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 400 | |
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