2000 Audi A6 vs. 2000 BMW Z8
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 and 2000 BMW Z8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 BMW Z8.
Because 2000 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW Z8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 2000 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
