Audi A6 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 177 HP | 177 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
Audi A6 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 500 litres | |
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1 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`255 | 2`180 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | 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 (€): | 4000 | 4600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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