Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 57 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
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 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.36 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A5 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. The BMW 4 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 17 000 | |
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