BMW 4 series 2017 vs Audi A5 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series and Audi A5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller, but slightly higher. 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: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| 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): | 2`100 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 200 | 27 800 | |
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