Audi A6 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi A6 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A6 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A6 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Audi A6 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 340 HP | 184 - 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 620 NM | 290 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.5 seconds | 4.6 - 8.2 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.5 - 8.4 | 4.3 - 7.3 | |
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Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | 1700 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`473 kg | ~ 2`463 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`844 kg | ~ 1`737 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 629 kg | ~ 726 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 23 600 | |
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