2003 Audi A6 vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, both 2003 Audi A6 and 2003 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A6 (226 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2003 Audi A6.
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, 2003 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A6. (310 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A6. 2003 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2003 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2003 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Audi A6 | 2003 BMW 330 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 330 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |