BMW 5 series 1996 vs Audi A6 1997
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 190 NM | 168 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
1010 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
750 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 7 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 551 litres | |
Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 91 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 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`980 | 1`940 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | below average | |
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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