Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
11.9 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
85 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
1080 km on highway
580 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)
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.98 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.42 m
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
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.
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
