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 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series and Audi A5 have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 50 NM more than Audi A5. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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`300 | 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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