BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM more than Audi A6. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
12.0
Real fuel consumption:
11.5 l/100km
14.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
900 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
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.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better
