Audi A5 2011 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 150 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) 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 6 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.37 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A5 is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 350 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The BMW 6 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 21 200 | |
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