BMW 5 series 2005 vs Audi A6 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 258 HP | 255 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
1010 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
720 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used also on Audi A4 | |
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`240 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
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. | |||
Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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