BMW 5 series 2020 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 333 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 102 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.6 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 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 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`535 kg | 2`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 685 kg | 670 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 25 200 | |
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