BMW 5 series 2010 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 26 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`330 kg | 2`235 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 5000 | |
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