Audi A6 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 193 HP | |
Torque: | 370 NM | 410 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.6 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 less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
1120 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 560'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
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: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
Audi A6 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 410 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`345 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | average | |
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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