BMW 5 series 2023 vs Audi A6 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 255 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 51 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 492 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 28 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`355 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`833 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 522 kg | 625 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Audi A6. Therefore, Audi A6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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