Audi A6 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2004

 
Audi A6
2006 - 2008
BMW 5 series
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.7 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 180 HP177 HP
Torque: 380 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds8.5 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.78.0
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km8.3 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
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.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1070 km on highway
930 km with real consumption840 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Audi A6 has 4x4: 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. Allroad versions can be equipped with optional low range gears

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on Audi A4Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.93 m4.84 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.52 m1.49 m
Audi A6 is larger.
Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 560 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1650 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A6 has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 12 meters11 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`5052`285
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
BMW 5 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 5 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 48004600
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
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