Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 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 135 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: | 810 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 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`270 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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