2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 BMW 740
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 BMW 740 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. 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 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A6 | 2005 BMW 740 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 740 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |