Audi A6 1997 vs BMW 7 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 11 seconds | 9.6 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 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
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: | 434 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 66 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| 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`190 | 2`235 | |
| 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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