BMW 5 series 2023 vs Audi S6 2023
| 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 S6) 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: | 375 HP | 344 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi S6, but torque is 160 NM less than Audi S6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Audi S6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi S6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi S6 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 10 cm longer than the Audi S6, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi S6. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`435 kg | 2`590 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`982 kg | 1`955 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 453 kg | 635 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem less than Audi S6. Therefore, Audi S6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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