Audi A7 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Audi A7 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 A7) 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 5 series) 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: | 440'000 km | 330'000 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 A7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
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 | |
| Audi A7 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.15 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`375 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A7 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A7 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A7, so Audi A7 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 49 400 | 29 600 | |
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