BMW 7 series 1999 vs Audi A6 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.9 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 62 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 160 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 13.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | 2`290 | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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