BMW 6 series 2017 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 265 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 36 cm longer than the Audi A5, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 130 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 25 600 | |
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