Audi A6 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010

 
Audi A6
2011 - 2014
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 177 HP184 HP
Torque: 380 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds8.1 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.94.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1320 km in combined cycle1550 km in combined cycle
1470 km on highway1400 km on highway
970 km with real consumption1110 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) 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: 4.92 m4.90 m
Width: 1.87 m1.86 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres520 litres
Audi A6 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1552`230
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
above average

low
Audi A6 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12 20012 400
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • fewer faults
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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