Audi A4 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
|
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
|
By specification Audi A4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) 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 5 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 5 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 520 litres | |
|
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 39 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 410 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 11 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A4 has
|
BMW 5 sērija has
| |