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
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.
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
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
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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.
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
