Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007

 
Audi A6
2008 - 2011
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol3.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 220 HP272 HP
Torque: 280 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds7.1 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 engine produces 52 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 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.18.4
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km10.8 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1110 km on highway
760 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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Dimensions

Length: 4.93 m4.84 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.49 m
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 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1650 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A6 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11 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`3702`335
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 60006200
Rating in user reviews: 9.1/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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