Audi A7 2014 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A7 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1265 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A7 has 75 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 400 | 29 000 | |
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