Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.40 m
Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
829 litres
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Audi A5 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better
