BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.93 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.46 m
BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
565 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.