Audi A6 1996 vs BMW 5 series 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A6 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 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): | 1`935 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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