Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.7 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 12 800 | |
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