BMW 5 series 2020 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
|
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2550 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
|
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 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 460 litres | |
|
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. | |||
| 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`505 kg | 2`035 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 670 kg | 565 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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 (€): | 40 000 | 24 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 5 sērija has
|
Audi A4 has
| |