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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| Audi A7 engine produces 21 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 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.2 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A7 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 390'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 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. | |||
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: | no data | 12.05 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`535 | 2`385 | |
| 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 (€): | 40 200 | 25 400 | |
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