Audi A6 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
Audi A6 engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.3 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 195 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: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
1110 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
870 km with real consumption | 1000 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) | |
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: | 330'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | |
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`225 | 2`135 | |
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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