BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.3 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 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 180 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.
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
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
1`990
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
