Audi A5 2016 vs BMW 2 series 2017
| 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 | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
|
BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
|
By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 390 litres | |
|
Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 23 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A5 has
|
BMW 2 sērija has
| |