Audi A6 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 5 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 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, 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`455 | 2`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 (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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