Audi A6 1999 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 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): | 10.4 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
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`090 | 2`040 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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