2002 Audi A6 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Audi A6. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2002 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
