BMW 3 series 2010 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 47 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 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 and Audi A5 are practically the same length. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`035 | |
| 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 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 8600 | |
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