Audi A6 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
Audi A6
2001 - 2004
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 220 HP231 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds7.1 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.79.5
Real fuel consumption: 11.4 l/100km10.2 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
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.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway940 km on highway
610 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 5 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
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`0302`070
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 18002800
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
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