BMW 3 series 2012 vs Audi A5 2011
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 211 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.62 m | 4.71 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
BMW 3 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 12 600 | 14 600 | |
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