BMW 3 series 2013 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 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 (€): | 11 600 | 13 400 | |
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