BMW 3 series 1999 vs Audi A6 2001
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BMW 3 series
1999 - 2003
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BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A6
2001 - 2004
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Avant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Avant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Avant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Avant 2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 2.4 5V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 2.4 5V Quattro | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.4 5V Quattro | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Avant 2.5 TDI | 155 HP | Diesel | Manual
Avant 2.5 TDI | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Avant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro | 250 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Avant 3.0 5V | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 3.0 5V Quattro | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 3.0 5V Quattro | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Avant 4.2 V8 Quattro | 300 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Body:
Coupe Estate car / wagon
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 3.0 (petrol) 1.8 - 4.2 (petrol, diesel)
Performance
Power:
116 - 231 HP 130 - 300 HP
Torque:
175 - 300 NM 195 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.5 - 12 seconds 7 - 11.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1 - 10.0 5.7 - 13.1
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.49 m 4.80 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.81 m
Height:
1.37 m 1.48 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
Trunk capacity:
410 litres 455 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space.
Turning diameter:
10 meters 11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`878 ~ 2`174
Safety:
no data
Quality:
below average average
Average price (€):
2600 1600
Rating in user reviews:
7.7 /10
8.0 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
only petrol engines available lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability
Audi A6 has
available with 4x4 drive petrol and diesel engines available roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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