Audi A7 2018 vs BMW 6 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Audi A7 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 6 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A7) 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: | 440'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X4 | |
| 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 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
| Audi A7 is 12 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A7 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1800 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Audi A7 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`375 | 2`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 49 400 | 55 400 | |
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