BMW 4 series 2013 vs Audi A5 2011
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 13 400 | |
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