BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 36 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.8
Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 100, Audi Coupe
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
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
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.
