BMW 6 series 2012 vs Audi A8 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 6 series is smaller. BMW 6 series is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 32 000 | |
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