Audi A6 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 96 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 220 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
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 | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.95 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`245 | |
| 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 (€): | 32 800 | 22 400 | |
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