BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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`405
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.
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