BMW 5 series 1991 vs Audi A6 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1996 2.5 engine: Quite 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): | 2`025 | 2`010 | |
| 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. | ||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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