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 | 17 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. | |||
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 (€): | 45 800 | 8600 | |
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