Audi A6 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 36 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.7 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 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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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 | |||
| Audi A6 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 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 60 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`510 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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