2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A6 (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A6 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.8 mm |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |