Audi A6 1998 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 1998: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. BMW 3 sērija 1998: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 440 litres | |
| Audi A6 has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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