Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 11 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1080 km on highway
970 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 21 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
410 litres
442 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1525 litres
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 32 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
