BMW 6 series 2017 vs Audi A8 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 6 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 6 series is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 6 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`515 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 400 | 32 000 | |
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