2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 BMW 730
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 BMW 730 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 42 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Audi A6.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Audi A6 (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A6 | 2005 BMW 730 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 730 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 88 L |