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:
143 HP
163 HP
Torque:
320 NM
380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
9.5 seconds
BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A5. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.5
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 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
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.
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
