2005 Audi A4 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
