BMW 7 series 2005 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| 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 M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 12 cm longer than the Audi A6, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 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: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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