BMW 5 series 2004 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.5 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 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Audi A6, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 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 (kg): | 2`285 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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