Audi A6 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 620 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A8 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 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 |
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 (kg): | 2`240 | 2`080 | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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