Audi A5 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 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 0.7 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 105 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 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 800 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.58 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 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 | 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`020 | |
| 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 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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