BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1040 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
720 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.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the Audi A4, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
442 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 58 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
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 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
