Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007

	Audi A6 2008 - 2011	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2010
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Diesel	3.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	240 HP	197 HP
Torque:	500 NM	400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.8 seconds	7.9 seconds
	Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 43 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.1	6.9
Real fuel consumption:	8.8 l/100km	7.1 l/100km
	The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	80 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1120 km in combined cycle	1010 km in combined cycle
	1370 km on highway	1270 km on highway
	900 km with real consumption	980 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:	4.93 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 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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:	11.9 meters	no data
Gross weight (kg):	2`365	2`230

Safety:	no data	no 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 (€):	5800	8200
Rating in user reviews:	9.1/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A6 has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage higher ratings in user reviews lower price	BMW 5 sērija has lower fuel consumption fewer faults
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Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions