BMW 5 Series Sedan (2000 – 2003) vs Audi A6 Avant (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Audi A6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 286 hp. The BMW 5 Series Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 7.0 s. The Audi A6 Avant uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,525 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2000 – 2003
|
Audi
A6 Avant
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | Sedan | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 13 | 26 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 286 hp | 131 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 440 Nm | 195 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 10.6 s | 7.0 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 250 km/h | 196 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.3 L/100 km | 5.7 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,525 – 1,700 kg | 1,450 – 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.