Audi A6 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| 910 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7 | 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1670 litres | |
| Audi A6 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 8800 | 9400 | |
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