Audi A6 2006 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 27 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 100 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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 | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Used 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. | |||
| 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 | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 416 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 144 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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