Audi A5 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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: | 480 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1670 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 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`180 | 2`495 | |
| 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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