Audi A6 C6 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

2004–2011 vs 2003–2010 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 C6 4,933 mm, Serija 5 E60 4,854 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C6 565 l, Serija 5 E60 520 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C6 6 l/100 km, Serija 5 E60 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C6 103–257 kW, Serija 5 E60 120–270 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C6 30 items (Basis), Serija 5 E60 26 items (Base).
On Autodrom: Serija 5 E60 from €6,700 (1 listing); no A6 C6 is listed right now.

Audi A6 C62004–2011 · 12 engines · Basis, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →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 C62004–2011no listings	BMW Serija 5 E602003–20101 listing · from €6,700
Dimensions
Length	Length4,916 mm–4,933 mm	Length4,841 mm–4,854 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,846 mm
Height	Height1,459 mm–1,463 mm	Height1,468 mm–1,491 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,843 mm	Wheelbase2,888 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–565 l	Trunk volume500 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,520 kg–1,850 kg	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,785 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2003–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines13
Power	Power103–257 kW (140–349 hp)	Power120–270 kW (163–367 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.2	Displacement (l)2.0–4.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 520d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 550i
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim38 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
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✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety8 · 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-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€6,700

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C6 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

Length: Audi A6 C6 4,933 mm, BMW Serija 5 E60 4,854 mm (a 79 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,843 vs 2,888 mm. Boot: 565 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C6 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

The most frugal Audi A6 C6 uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 TDI); the most frugal BMW Serija 5 E60 5.1 l/100 km (520d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C6 or BMW Serija 5 E60?

The strongest Audi A6 C6 makes 257 kW (349 hp) (4.2 FSI quattro); the strongest BMW Serija 5 E60 270 kW (367 hp) (550i).

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