Audi S5 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| 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 | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 164 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 4.6 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, 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 2020 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S5 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 440 litres | |
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Audi S5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi S5 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. The BMW 4 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Audi S5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 39 800 | |
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