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. | |||
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. | |||
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 (€): | 13 400 | 11 600 | |
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