BMW 6 series 2005 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 6 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 204 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 6.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 25 cm longer than the Audi A4, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 54 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 3400 | |
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