Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 series. | |||
| 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 1 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 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 39 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 6800 | |
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