Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 8.7 seconds | 6.9 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): | 8.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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: | 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`330 | 2`325 | |
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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