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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (218 HP @ 4000 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 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
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 | 3189 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| 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 | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
