BMW 5 series 1988 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 1 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 45 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.7 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1560 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 770'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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): | 1`990 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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