BMW 5 series 2011 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 980 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 80 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 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 400 | |
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