Audi S5 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 130 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 22 400 | |
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