BMW 5 series 2013 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 136 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 240 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): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 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: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 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.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 530 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 200 | |
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