2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 BMW X5
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6. 2005 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
