BMW Z4 2013 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW Z4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 89 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 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: | 7 years | 5 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 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 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 Z4 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 39 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW Z4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A5, so BMW Z4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 12 200 | |
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