BMW 2 series 2013 vs Audi A5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) 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 2 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: | 4.43 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 19 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 2 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 17 000 | |
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