2004 Audi A6 vs. 2001 BMW X Coupe
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X Coupe would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 BMW X Coupe. 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, 2004 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW X Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2001 BMW X Coupe | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | X Coupe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |
