BMW 7 series 2008 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| 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 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 4.93 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 28 cm longer than the Audi A6, 4 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: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 10 000 | 5600 | |
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