BMW 6 series 2015 vs Audi A7 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A7 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 6 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 - 560 HP | 218 - 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 680 NM | 280 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 5.4 seconds | 5.2 - 8.3 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 6 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A7. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 9.9 | 4.7 - 8.0 | |
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BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A7. On average, BMW 6 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 112 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series is 3 cm longer than the Audi A7, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1265 litres | 1390 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A7 (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A7. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`442 kg | ~ 2`404 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`843 kg | ~ 1`854 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 599 kg | ~ 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 27 800 | |
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