BMW 5 series 2011 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A5. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 980 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`375 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 9000 | |
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