Audi A6 1998 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 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: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.5 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A6 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 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 (kg): | 2`260 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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