BMW 5 series 2010 vs Audi A5 2009

 
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Audi A5
2009 - 2011
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 258 HP240 HP
Torque: 560 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds6.1 seconds
BMW 5 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A5. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data6.6
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres64 litres
900 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 16 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.91 m4.71 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.39 m
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 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1670 litres980 litres
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 meters11.5 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.
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5202`250
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 80010 400
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
Audi A5 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • hydraulic power steering
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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