Audi A6 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| 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: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.1 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`280 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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