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 (217 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2005 Audi A6.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
