BMW 7 series 1996 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
|
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 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 7 series could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 770'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
|
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 18 cm longer than the Audi A6, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 10 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: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 7 sērija has
|
Audi A6 has
| |