2005 Audi A6 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
