Audi A7 2020 vs BMW 5 series 2017
| 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 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Audi A7 engine produces 81 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 46 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
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 | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1390 litres | no data | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Audi A7 has 125 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`420 | |
| 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 (€): | 32 800 | 23 000 | |
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