Audi A6 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2005

 
Audi A6
2005 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.7 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 180 HP231 HP
Torque: 380 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds6.8 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.57.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km8.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1050 km on highway
800 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Audi A6 2005: 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.

BMW 3 sērija 2005: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km420'000 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 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on Audi A4Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
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: 4.93 m4.52 m
Width: 1.86 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 m
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 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1385 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A6 has 105 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 12 meters11 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 (kg): 2`4452`255
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 (€): 40004000
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
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