BMW 3 series 2001 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.3 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 32 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1345 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| 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): | 2`010 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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