BMW 4 series 2015 vs Audi A5 2011
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A5. Despite less power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 480 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`070 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 13 400 | |
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