BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.5 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1340 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
12 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
546 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 26 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 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.
