BMW 6 series 2007 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.6 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 6 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 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 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 750 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 9600 | |
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