Audi A5 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 97 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.8 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 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 47 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 150 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`250 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 4400 | |
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