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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 68 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 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, while the height of BMW 4 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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`160 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 42 800 | 27 400 | |
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