BMW 5 series 2017 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.5 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, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
| BMW 5 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 31 000 | |
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