Audi A6 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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: | 330'000 km | 480'000 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 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 520 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 31 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 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 | 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`225 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 1600 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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