BMW 5 series 2019 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: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 5 series) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Audi A7), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Audi A7. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 63 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 410 litres | 535 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 125 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`435 | |
| 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 (€): | 25 400 | 40 200 | |
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