BMW 5 series 2004 vs Audi A6 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 192 HP | 177 HP | |
Torque: | 245 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 11.0 | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
930 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Audi A6 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`315 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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