Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.2 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.3 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 195 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:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
940 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
546 litres
520 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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.
