Audi A6 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.3 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2005 2.0 engine: The Audi BRE 2.0 TDI is a diesel engine produced from 2004 to 2008. It belongs to the older generation of Volkswagen Group 2.0 TDI units and is generally capable of decent mileage, but it has several weaknesses ... More about Audi A6 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 41 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1385 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 105 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1 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: | 2`240 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 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 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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