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 | 10.0 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 1.9 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 (€): | 1200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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