Audi A6 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 36 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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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 1.3 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 | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 930 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 520 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 5600 | 10 600 | |
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