Audi A6 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2005

 
Audi A6
2006 - 2008
BMW 5 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 233 HP231 HP
Torque: 450 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds6.8 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.47.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km7.9 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 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 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 950 km in combined cycle880 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway1110 km on highway
910 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.

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`4952`280
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
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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