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:
163 HP
163 HP
Torque:
380 NM
380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8 seconds
9.5 seconds
BMW 3 series and Audi A5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.1
4.5
Real fuel consumption:
5.2 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.42 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 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
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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
