Audi S5 2016 vs BMW X1 2012

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Audi S5
2016 - 2019
BMW X1
2012 - 2015
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Audi S5 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW X1 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi S5 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X1 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.02.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 347 - 354 HP116 - 245 HP
Torque: 500 - 700 NM200 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 - 4.9 seconds6.1 - 11.5 seconds
In general, Audi S5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW X1. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 7.54.5 - 7.9
Audi S5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, Audi S5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.48 m
Width: 1.84 m1.80 m
Height: 1.38 m1.55 m
Audi S5 is larger, but lower.
Audi S5 is 28 cm longer than the BMW X1, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 16 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1245 litres1350 litres
Audi S5 has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 105 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X1.
Gross weight: ~ 2`305 kg~ 2`095 kg
Net weight:~ 1`728 kg~ 1`605 kg
Load capacity:~ 577 kg~ 490 kg
Audi S5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than BMW X1. Therefore, Audi S5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 38 2008800
Pros and Cons: Audi S5 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
BMW X1 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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