BMW 5 series 2011 vs Audi A5 2011
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 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 5 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.90 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 19 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | above average | |
Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 12 400 | 14 800 | |
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