Audi A6 1999 vs BMW 5 series 1996
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 300 HP | 286 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 14.3 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
570 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 4.83 m | 4.78 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 434 litres | 460 litres | |
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`290 | 2`200 | |
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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