BMW 5 series 1996 vs Audi A6 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 14.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 1997: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 434 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 26 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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): | 2`200 | 2`290 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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