BMW 5 series 2013 vs Audi A6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 109 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 840 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| 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`500 | 2`505 | |
| 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 110 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 13 000 | |
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