Audi A5 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2010
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| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A5 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 3.2 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 265 HP | 184 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 270 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 9.7 seconds | 5.1 - 8.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 - 9.3 | 5.1 - 10.7 | |
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Audi A5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi A5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1480 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1283 litres | 1670 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 920 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 387 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`114 | ~ 2`421 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 10 800 | |
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