BMW 5 series 2007 vs Audi A6 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 36 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2006: 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. Allroad versions can be equipped with optional low range gears | |||
| Audi A6 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 60 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`290 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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