Audi A6 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016

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Audi A6
2018 - 2023
BMW 5 series
2016 - 2020
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Hybrid3.0 Petrol
Hybrid engines (Audi A6) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (BMW 5 series) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways.
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 340 HP340 HP
Torque: 500 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 seconds5.1 seconds
Audi A6 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 7.4 l/100km7.3 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: no data14.40 €
Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country.
Petrol€/l
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres68 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle930 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway1110 km on highway
580 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 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: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 370'000 km330'000 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: 8 years11 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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.
BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.94 m4.94 m
Width: 1.89 m1.87 m
Height: 1.47 m1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 565 litres570 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1700 litres
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters12.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight: 2`480 kg2`495 kg
Net weight:1`835 kg1`765 kg
Load capacity:645 kg730 kg
Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 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:
average

low
Audi A6 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 25 00023 400
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
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