Audi A6 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 5 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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 | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Used also on BMW 6 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 | |
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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): | 2`000 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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