BMW 5 series 2024 vs Audi A5 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 A5) 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: | 5.06 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 23 cm longer than the Audi A5, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1424 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 94 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 276 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`435 kg | 2`315 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`775 kg | 1`710 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 605 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Audi A5. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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