Audi S6 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 185 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S6 could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S6 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S6 is 0.15 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 23 600 | |
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