Audi A7 2014 vs BMW 6 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 112 mm (4.4 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1390 litres | 1800 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Audi A7 has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Audi A7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`395 kg | 2`580 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`976 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 419 kg | 700 kg | |
| Audi A7 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 67 procentiem less than BMW 6 series. Therefore, BMW 6 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 27 600 | |
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