Audi A6 2000 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 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 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 51 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`145 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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