Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007

 
Audi A6
2008 - 2011
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 280 NM210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds9.6 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A6 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 70 NM more than BMW 5 series. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.76.9
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km8.6 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 900 km in combined cycle1010 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1290 km on highway
640 km with real consumption810 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.93 m4.84 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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: 12 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 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`1302`030
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 5 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 58007600
Rating in user reviews: 9.1/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • more dynamic
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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