Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 100 NM less than Audi A5. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1100 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
7 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
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
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.
Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better
