Audi A6 1997 vs BMW 7 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 434 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 66 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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