Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 13 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
11.0
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
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.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.93 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.48 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 2 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.
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
