BMW Z4 2009 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 350'000 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 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | 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 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 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 |
310 litres | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 440 litres). | |||
| 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`760 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 18 600 | 12 600 | |
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