Audi S6 (1994 – 1997) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 280 hp. The Audi S6 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.4 s. The BMW 5 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,621 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S6
1994 – 1997
|
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 4 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 – 280 hp | 116 – 286 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 190 – 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 8.1 s | 6.4 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 249 km/h | 198 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 13.0 L/100 km | 5.9 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,621 – 1,740 kg | 1,445 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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