BMW 5 series 2024 vs Audi A5 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A5 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 | 448 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1396 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 122 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 304 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`495 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 595 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Audi A5. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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