Audi S5 2016 vs BMW 6 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 6 series, but torque is 120 NM less than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 2 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 S5 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | 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: | 4.75 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.54 m | |
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Audi S5 is smaller. Audi S5 is 34 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S5 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 610 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 S5 has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Audi S5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 40 200 | 33 800 | |
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