BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
1180 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1480 km on highway
1160 km with real consumption
1090 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
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.
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.
