Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
Audi S5 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 4 series, but torque is 130 NM less than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi S4
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.69 m
4.64 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.38 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi S5 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
465 litres
445 litres
Audi S5 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series.
Turning diameter:
11.5 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series.
