BMW 5 series 2007 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | 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 (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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