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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 109 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 230 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| 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 | 2`180 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 400 | 11 400 | |
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