Audi A4 2005 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 195 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A4 is 25 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 300 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 54 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`295 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 12 000 | |
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