BMW 5 series 2020 vs Audi A4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 5 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 20 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`305 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 680 kg | 600 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Audi A4. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 25 200 | |
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