1994 Audi A6 vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, both 1994 Audi A6 and 1994 BMW M5 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1994 Audi A6. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1994 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1994 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1994 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 3793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
