2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2009 Audi A6 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 330 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
