2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 BMW M6
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 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 56 more horse power than 2005 Audi RS6. (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi RS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 BMW M6.
Because 2005 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M6. (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | RS6 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
