Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 7 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.5 - 5.4
1.8 - 4.2
Performance
Power:
143 - 326 HP
110 - 300 HP
Torque:
280 - 560 NM
168 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.6 - 12 seconds
6.9 - 14.5 seconds
In general, BMW 7 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A6. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2 - 15.0
5.6 - 13.0
BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 24 cm longer than the Audi A6, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
551 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 51 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
13 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.