Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.0
13.0
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
85 litres
82 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
860 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 1997: 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.98 m
4.83 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 15 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
434 litres
BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 66 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6.
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