BMW 5 series 2016 vs Audi A7 2018
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A7, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A7. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 5 series is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A7, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 535 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.05 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A7 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A7 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A7, so Audi A7 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 32 800 | 59 600 | |
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