Audi A5 2011 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW Z4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 230 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 440'000 km | 300'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 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 Z4 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 140 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| 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`345 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 12 200 | 24 400 | |
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