Audi A6 1995 vs BMW 1 series 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 72 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 35 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 57 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 180 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 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 1 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 570 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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