2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 BMW M6
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW M6 (500 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (430 Nm). This means 2005 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
