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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 2.81 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 138 cm lower. | |||
| 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): | 1`935 | 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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