Audi A5 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 40 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 445 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 23 400 | |
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