Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.9 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 0.5 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 75 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: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 160 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 11 600 | |
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