BMW 5 series 2011 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 40 NM more 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 | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
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 | 1480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 980 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 920 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`435 | 2`250 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 10 400 | |
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