BMW 5 series 2010 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 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 data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 760 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 km | 480'000 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 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed 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 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic 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`520 | 2`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 (€): | 10 800 | 10 400 | |
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