Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
| Audi A6 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1670 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 10 400 | |
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