Audi A6 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 91 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 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`030 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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