Audi A6 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2011

 
Audi A6
2011 - 2014
BMW 5 series
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 300 HP306 HP
Torque: 440 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds5.9 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A6 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2no data
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres70 litres
650 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 360'000 km420'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 2 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on Audi A7Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 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.
Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine: The primary issue with all engines in this series is excessive oil consumption. This is often caused by scoring in the cylinders due to catalytic converter debris entering the combustion chambers. Another ...  More about Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine 

BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems.

Dimensions

Length: 4.93 m4.91 m
Width: 1.87 m1.86 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 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 litres560 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1670 litres
Audi A6 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4202`495
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 (€): 980010 400
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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