BMW 3 series 2007 vs Audi A5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 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 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`900 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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