Audi A6 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 1450 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) 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 5 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 | 330'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1670 litres | |
| Audi A6 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 16 800 | |
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