Compare 2008 Audi A6 vs 2010 BMW 5-Series

2008 Audi A6
2010 BMW 5-Series
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4-Door Avant Wgn 3.2L quattro
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A6 4-Door Avant Wgn 3.2L quattro 17 25 $45,570 $49,000
A6 4-Door Sedan 3.2L FrontTrak 18 27 $39,943 $42,950
A6 4-Door Sedan 3.2L quattro 17 25 $42,873 $46,100
A6 4-Door Sedan 4.2L quattro 16 23 $52,361 $56,300
S6 4-Door Sedan 14 19 $67,285 $72,350
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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD 18 28 $42,275 $45,950
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD 17 25 $44,390 $48,250
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD 17 26 $47,150 $51,250
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD 16 25 $49,265 $53,550
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD 15 22 $55,750 $60,600
5 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 535i xDrive AWD 16 23 $51,475 $55,950
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD 19 28 $51,520 $56,000
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i Gran Turismo RWD 15 21 $58,790 $63,900
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 15 22 $60,905 $66,200
M5 4-Door Sedan 11 17 $78,845 $85,700
Pricing
Invoice Price
$45,570
$42,275
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$49,000
$45,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$817 / month
$766 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Audi A6 has plenty of competition, but its graceful look and feel set it apart from more brutal German and more clinical Japanese iron. Whether as a sedan or wagon, the 2010 BMW 5-Series is a distinctly sportier, tech-savvy alternative to luxury rivals-without giving up any comfort.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Station Wagon Mid-Size
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
36.9 36.0
Front Head Room (in)
37.6 39.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
96.7 99.1
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 57.3
Second Head Room (in)
38.0 38.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 57.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.2 72.7
Track Width, Front (in)
62.7 61.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.6 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
194.2 191.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
58.2 57.8
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.9 62.2
Wheelbase (in)
111.9 113.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
33.9 -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 14.0
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.18 12.8 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 0.47 12.6 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr-Assisted
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 13.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 37.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Servotronic Variable Pwr
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.74 - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Size
- TBD - P225/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Front Tire Size
- TBD - P225/50R17
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Spare Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4211 3505
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 17 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.1 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
380 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 180
Engine
Displacement
3.2L/191 3.0L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 6500 230 @ 6500
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas I6
Fuel System
FSI EFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
243 @ 3250 200 @ 2750
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 28
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- 21
Transmission
Trans Type
6 6
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40 3.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34 2.46
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.54 3.38
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14 1.23
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 0.85
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17 4.32
Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 1.66
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A6 BMW 5 Series
Body Style
4 Door Wagon 4 Door Sedan
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut-Type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal-Link 4-Link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Four-Link Double-Pivot
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- 5
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- 8.5

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