BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 17 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 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
8.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1010 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
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.
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.
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better