BMW 3 series 2001 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 29 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 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): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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: | 12 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb | |
| 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 | |
| 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`130 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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