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:
3.0 Petrol
3.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
258 HP
272 HP
Torque:
310 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.7 seconds
6 seconds
Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
8.1
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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
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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.
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
