Audi A6 C4 or BMW Serija 5 E34?

1994–1997 vs 1988–1996 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 C4 4,796 mm, Serija 5 E34 4,720 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C4 520 l, Serija 5 E34 470 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C4 5.9 l/100 km, Serija 5 E34 7.1 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C4 66–142 kW, Serija 5 E34 85–250 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C4 16 items (Basis), Serija 5 E34 14 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C41994–1997 · 10 engines · Basis, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 5 E341988–1996 · 12 engines · Base, Executive, Edition, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C41994–1997no listings	BMW Serija 5 E341988–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm	Length4,720 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm–1,786 mm	Width1,751 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,687 mm	Wheelbase2,761 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–520 l	Trunk volume460 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,610 kg	Curb weight1,370 kg–1,720 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank80 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1997	Production years1988–1996
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines12
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power85–250 kW (116–340 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.8	Displacement (l)1.8–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI	Lowest consumption7.1 l/100 km · 524td
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.8 V6 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · M5 3.8
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Basis	Items in the base trim14 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Comfort	Items in the top trim26 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C4 or BMW Serija 5 E34?

Length: Audi A6 C4 4,796 mm, BMW Serija 5 E34 4,720 mm (a 76 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,687 vs 2,761 mm. Boot: 520 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C4 or BMW Serija 5 E34?

The most frugal Audi A6 C4 uses 5.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal BMW Serija 5 E34 7.1 l/100 km (524td).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C4 or BMW Serija 5 E34?

The strongest Audi A6 C4 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest BMW Serija 5 E34 250 kW (340 hp) (M5 3.8).

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