Audi A7 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 260 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.4 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A7 is 65 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 15 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Audi A7 has 175 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A7 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A7, so Audi A7 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 44 400 | 8000 | |
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