BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 26 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1180 km in combined cycle
1220 km in combined cycle
1480 km on highway
1520 km on highway
1090 km with real consumption
1160 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
551 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 91 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 5 series can be easier 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.
