BMW 5 series 2011 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 5 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`305 kg | 2`165 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 9200 | |
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