BMW Z4 2009 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 36 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 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Z4) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Q5 | |
| 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 9600 | |
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