2005 Audi A6 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
