BMW 5 series 2010 vs Audi A5 2011
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 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 19 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| 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`235 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 13 400 | |
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