Audi S6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2010

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Audi S6
2008 - 2011
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Audi S6 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi S6 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 5.2 (petrol)2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 435 HP184 - 408 HP
Torque: 540 NM270 - 740 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 seconds4.7 - 8.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.64.5 - 11.0
Audi S6 petrol engines consumes on average 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.94 m4.90 m
Width: 1.86 m1.86 m
Height: 1.45 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi S6 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S6 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 565 litres520 litres
Audi S6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi S6 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`600~ 2`305
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Average price (€): 14 60011 600
Pros and Cons: Audi S6 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
BMW 5 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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