Audi A7 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Audi A7 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A7 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A7 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 340 HP | 184 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 620 NM | 290 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 8.3 seconds | 3.8 - 7.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 - 6.9 | 4.5 - 8.9 | |
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Audi A7 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi A7 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but lower. Audi A7 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 530 litres | |
| Audi A7 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`358 | ~ 2`352 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A7 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 59 600 | 32 600 | |
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