Audi A7 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Audi A7 torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.1 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but lower. Audi A7 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 520 litres | |
| Audi A7 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A7 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A7, so Audi A7 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 11 600 | |
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