BMW 4 series 2017 vs Audi A5 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 116 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| BMW 4 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 27 400 | |
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