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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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: | 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. | |||
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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`300 | 2`200 | |
| 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 (€): | 32 800 | 23 000 | |
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