Audi A6 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2005

 
Audi A6
2004 - 2008
BMW 5 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP258 HP
Torque: 290 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds7.1 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.210.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Audi A6 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway880 km on highway

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 530'000 km380'000 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: 8 years7 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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.
Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: This engine is known for several recurring issues, most notably the short lifespan of ignition coils, which frequently fail and cause the engine to misfire. This issue is typically accompanied by a Check ...  More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine 

BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.92 m4.84 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 546 litres520 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A6 has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: no data11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`2402`165
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 (€): 34004400
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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