1996 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Audi A6.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 2010 Audi A6 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 840 | A6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |