Audi A4 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A3, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`285 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 48 000 | |
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