Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 43 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
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
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
