Audi A6 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
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| 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 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 340 HP | 184 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 620 NM | 290 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 - 9.3 seconds | 3.8 - 7.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 8.5 | 4.5 - 8.9 | |
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Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 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: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`405 kg | ~ 2`352 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`793 kg | ~ 1`676 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 612 kg | ~ 676 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 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 (€): | 28 800 | 22 800 | |
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