Audi A4 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| 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 (€): | 15 200 | 10 800 | |
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