Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 29 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.0
10.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 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 300 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
930 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.
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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
