Audi A5 2016 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 8 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 122 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.8 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 8 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 8 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.34 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller, but higher. Audi A5 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 350 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 2`320 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 63 200 | |
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