Audi A6 1997 vs BMW 7 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series 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 | 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: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 51 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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