2000 Audi Steppenwolf vs. 2000 BMW 318
To start off, both 2000 Audi Steppenwolf and 2000 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi Steppenwolf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi Steppenwolf (222 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi Steppenwolf should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi Steppenwolf weights approximately 595 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi Steppenwolf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi Steppenwolf 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 Audi Steppenwolf (320 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Audi Steppenwolf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi Steppenwolf | 2000 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Steppenwolf | 318 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
