BMW 5 series 2020 vs Audi A4 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW 5 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A4 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. BMW 5 series is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 530 HP | 136 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 750 NM | 270 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 8.3 seconds | 5.2 - 9.5 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A4. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.8 - 10.7 | 5.4 - 7.9 | |
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On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 20 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`438 kg | ~ 2`122 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`762 kg | ~ 1`539 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 676 kg | ~ 583 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Audi A4. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 25 200 | |
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