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Spec height1 1.435 m 2
1 1.459 m Spec height1
 + 2.4 cm
2 1.8 m Spec width2
+ 5.5 cm 1 1.855 m Spec width2
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Audi A6 Sedan 2004 - 2008
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Audi
A6
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAudi A6 (C6) Sedan 2004 vs. BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A6 (C6) Sedan 2004 is 5.5 cm wider and 2.4 cm higher compared to BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999. It offers 19% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
491.6 cm
+14.1
Length
477.5 cm
185.5 cm
+5.5
Width2
180 cm
203 cm
Width incl. mirrors
207 cm
+4
145.9 cm
+2.4
Height1
143.5 cm
284.3 cm
+1.3
Wheelbase
283 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1615 kg
+3%
Weight4,6
1570 kg
5
Seats max.
5
546 l
+19%
Cargo volume EU4
460 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 33200
+4%
Price EU7
€ 32050
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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