2011 Audi A5 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, both 2011 Audi A5 and 2011 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi A5 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A5 | 535 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |