Audi A5 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| 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`075 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 400 | |
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