Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

2000–2005 vs 2003–2010 · Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm, Serija 5 E60 4,854 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: A6 Allroad C5 455 l, Serija 5 E60 520 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 Allroad C5 8.6 l/100 km, Serija 5 E60 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: A6 Allroad C5 120–221 kW, Serija 5 E60 120–270 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 Allroad C5 34 items (Basis), Serija 5 E60 26 items (Base).
On Autodrom: Serija 5 E60 from €6,700 (1 listing); no A6 Allroad C5 is listed right now.

Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005 · 6 engines · Basis, ExclusivSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 5 E602003–2010 · 13 engines · Base, Edition Lifestyle, M Sport, SESpecifications →1 listing from €6,700 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005no listings	BMW Serija 5 E602003–20101 listing · from €6,700
Dimensions
Length	Length4,810 mm–4,821 mm	Length4,841 mm–4,854 mm
Width	Width1,851 mm–1,852 mm	Width1,846 mm
Height	Height1,512 mm–1,528 mm	Height1,468 mm–1,491 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm	Wheelbase2,888 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance142 mm–180 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l	Trunk volume500 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,815 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,785 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2005	Production years2003–2010
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines13
Power	Power120–221 kW (163–300 hp)	Power120–270 kW (163–367 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–4.2	Displacement (l)2.0–4.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.6 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI 180	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 520d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.7 T 250	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 550i
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Exclusiv	Items in the top trim38 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€6,700

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

Length: BMW Serija 5 E60 4,854 mm, Audi A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm (a 33 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,888 vs 2,759 mm. Boot: 520 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

The most frugal Audi A6 Allroad C5 uses 8.6 l/100 km (2.5 TDI 180); the most frugal BMW Serija 5 E60 5.1 l/100 km (520d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

The strongest Audi A6 Allroad C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 V8 300); the strongest BMW Serija 5 E60 270 kW (367 hp) (550i).

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