BMW 6 series 2017 vs Audi Q5 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi Q5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 43 cm longer than the Audi Q5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1510 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi Q5, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`400 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 39 600 | 29 600 | |
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