Audi A6 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 115 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 5 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Used also on BMW 3 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 910 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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