Audi A5 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
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 3 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 350 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 9600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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