BMW 7 series 2002 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 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`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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