BMW 7 series 2005 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.6 | |
| BMW 7 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 970 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: This engine is known for several recurring issues, most notably the short lifespan of ignition coils, which frequently fail and cause the engine to misfire. This issue is typically accompanied by a Check ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 26 cm longer than the Audi A6, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 46 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: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`415 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 7 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 7 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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