Audi A5 2011 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW Z4, but torque is 70 NM more than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 590 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 Z4) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.29 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 39 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 310 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 140 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 440 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW Z4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A5, so BMW Z4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 18 600 | |
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