Audi A6 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.6 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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. | |||
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`310 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | 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 3 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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