Audi S6 Avant (1994 – 1997) vs BMW 5 Series Touring (1992 – 1997): specs compared
Both offer around 290 hp at most. The Audi S6 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.0 s. The BMW 5 Series Touring uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,675 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Audi S6 Avant is 79 mm longer than the BMW 5 Series Touring. The Audi S6 Avant dates from 1994 – 1997, the BMW 5 Series Touring from 1992 – 1997.
| Specification |
Audi
S6 Avant
1994 – 1997
|
BMW
5 Series Touring
1992 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1992 – 1997 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Touring · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 – 280 hp | 113 – 286 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 162 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 8.4 s | 7.0 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 232 – 247 km/h | 183 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 13.2 L/100 km | 8.0 – 14.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,417 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,675 – 1,745 kg | 1,445 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.