Audi A6 1997 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
Audi A6
1997 - 2001
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 150 HP163 HP
Torque: 310 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds8.9 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 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.96.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100km7.2 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1320 km on highway
980 km with real consumption970 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km560'000 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: 2 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.78 m
Width: 1.81 m1.80 m
Height: 1.45 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 551 litres460 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A6 has 91 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11 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`1102`115
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 14003200
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • timing belt engine
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
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