BMW 7 series 2002 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 108 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 265 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 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 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1160 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 23 cm longer than the Audi A6, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| 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`480 | 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 (€): | 4200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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