Audi A6 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995

 
Audi A6
1997 - 2001
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.8 Petrol2.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 193 HP193 HP
Torque: 280 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds7.5 seconds
Audi A6 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.99.9
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway940 km on highway
670 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km420'000 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 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.

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`0402`040
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
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
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