BMW 6 series 2012 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 73 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 27 cm longer than the Audi A5, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
350 litres | 750 litres | |
| 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 A5 (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`440 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 8000 | |
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