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Comparison Audi A6 (4A,C4) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic


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Audi A6 (4A,C4) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
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Brand: Audi BMW
Model: A6 5 Series
Generation: A6 (4A,C4) 5 Series Touring (E39)
Engine / modification: 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1994 year 1998 year
Production end: 1997 year 2000 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.0 l/100 km 17.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.5 l/100 km 9.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 70 l
Power: 90 hp 286 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 177 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 13.9 sec 6.7 sec
Torque: 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm. 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Model Engine: 1Z M62B44
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1896 cm3 4398 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 3.5 l 7.5 l
Coolant: 6.5 l 12 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 19.5 10
Piston Stroke: 95.5 mm 82.7 mm
Cylinder Bore: 79.5 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4797 mm 4805 mm
Width: 1783 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1430 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2687 mm 2830 mm
Front track: 1520 mm 1512 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1524 mm 1522 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 510 l 1525 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer Wishbone
Rear suspension: Semi-independent, spring Inclined Lever
Max weight: 1930 kg 2280 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1380 kg 1740 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1700 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.3 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1300 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 720 kg
Permitted towbar download: 50 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 225/55 R16W
Wheel rims size: 6J x 15 R16