Audi A5 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 36 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 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 5 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1480 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1670 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 920 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 10 400 | |
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