BMW 3 series 2022 vs Audi A5 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1424 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 86 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`195 kg | 2`315 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`710 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 605 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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