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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series and Audi A7 have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 50 NM less than Audi A7. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q8 | |
| 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: | 4.94 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`340 | 2`470 | |
| 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 (€): | 30 000 | 59 800 | |
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