Audi A6 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.9 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1345 litres | |
| Audi A6 has 20 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`085 | 2`040 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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