Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 2 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 19 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 16 200 | |
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