BMW 5 series 2017 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| 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) | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A3, Audi Q3 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
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`350 | 2`060 | |
| 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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