Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 43 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.93 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
546 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 26 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
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
