BMW 5 series 2003 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 218 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.2 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 2001: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Audi A6, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 31 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`170 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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