BMW 1 series 2007 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 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: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 1 series is 27 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 16 400 | |
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