BMW 3 series 2007 vs Audi A6 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 255 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 37 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A6. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2006: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. Audi A6 2006: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. Allroad versions can be equipped with optional low range gears | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine Audi A6 2006 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A6 2006 3.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 35 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 125 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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