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Background grid BMW 5 Estate 2003-2010 Audi A6 Estate 2008-2011
Spec height1 1.491 m 2 
+ 2.8 cm
1 1.463 m Spec height1
2 4.843 m Spec length
+ 8.4 cm 1 4.927 m Spec length
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Center wheels
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Front bumper
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Audi A6 Estate 2008 - 2011
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Audi
A6
Estate
Gen. 3 | 2008 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
BMW 5-Series Estate 2003 - 2010
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A6 Avant (C6) Estate 2008 vs. BMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A6 Avant (C6) Estate 2008 is 8.4 cm longer and 2.8 cm lower compared to BMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003. It offers 1% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
492.7 cm
+8.4
Length
484.3 cm
185.5 cm
+0.5
Width2
185 cm
203 cm
Width incl. mirrors
203.6 cm
+0.6
146.3 cm
Height1
149.1 cm
+2.8
284.3 cm
Wheelbase
289 cm
+4.7
-- cm
Ground clearance3
14.4 cm
1665 kg
Weight4,6
1675 kg
+1%
5
Seats max.
5
565 l
+13%
Cargo volume EU4
500 l
1660 l
+1%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1650 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 37750
Price EU7
€ 39291
+5%
$ --
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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