BMW 5 series 2017 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 81 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.1 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 22 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 66 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 14 600 | |
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