Audi A5 2016 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 130 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.2 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.35 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A5 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 420 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. The BMW 8 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 69 200 | |
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