BMW 6 series 2007 vs Audi A5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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: | 286 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 116 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.0 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
| BMW 6 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 8600 | |
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