Audi A5 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 5 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 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 14 000 | |
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