BMW 5 series 2013 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 6 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): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | no data | |
| BMW 5 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 15 400 | |
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