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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 13 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): | 5.7 | 5.7 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 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 A7 | |
| 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: | 4.90 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`405 | 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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