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):
8.5
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
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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
