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Comparison of Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic and BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i [S]ave

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Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic ×
BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelA65 Series
GenerationA6 (4B,C5)5 Series (E60)
Modification4.2 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic550i
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic manual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19982005
Production to (year)20012007
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.95.5
City consumption (l/100km)1916.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.58
Combined consumption (l/100km)13-
CO2 emissions (g/km)312-
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)300367
Max. torque (Nm)400490
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder54
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1724,799
Compression ratio1110.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2006,300
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,0003,400
Cylinder bore (mm)84.593
Piston stroke (mm)9388.3
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8270
Engine oil capacity (l)7.5-
Coolant capacity (l)11-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent multi-linkIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionSemi-independent, springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/50 R16
  • 225/50 R17
Turning radius (m)11.68-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8334,841
Width (mm)1,8501,846
Height (mm)1,4531,468
Wheelbase (mm)2,7592,888
Kerb weight (kg)1,7301,665
Gross weight (kg)2,3102,220
Maximum boot space (l)434520
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,5781,558
Rear track (mm)1,5901,582



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