Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 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: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 2.81 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller, but higher. Audi A5 is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 135 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| 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 5 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 12 400 | |
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