Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1140 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.5 engine
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
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
