2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 BMW X5
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A6 | 2001 BMW X5 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | X5 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4619 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |