BMW 5 series 2017 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A6. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 65 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 120 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 29 600 | 16 800 | |
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