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: | 7.2 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 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 1.7 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 255 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: | 600 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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. | |||
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: | 434 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 26 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`210 | 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 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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