Audi A6 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 192 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 245 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.4 | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
BMW 5 series 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
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`135 | 2`010 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | average | |
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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