BMW 5 series 2020 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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: | 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. | |||
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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 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`425 kg | 2`310 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 695 kg | 605 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Audi A6. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 25 000 | |
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