BMW 6 series 2007 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 106 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series 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 | 360'000 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 BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 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 2 other car models, including Audi A4, 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 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2009 2.0 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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 9600 | |
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