Audi A5 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Audi A5 and BMW 4 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 11 years | 12 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 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 440 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. The BMW 4 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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 41 400 | |
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