1994 BMW 854 vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1994 BMW 854.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 854. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2011 Audi A6 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 854 | A6 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2842 mm |
