BMW 5 series 2011 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.3 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 45 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 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`320 | 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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