BMW 7 series 1998 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 184 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 74 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1160 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 18 cm longer than the Audi A6, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 551 litres | |
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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: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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