Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
11.0 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.
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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
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.
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.