Audi A6 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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: | 4.92 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 520 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1 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`335 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | 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 (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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