2005 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Audi S6
To start off, 2010 Audi S6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 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, 2010 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2010 Audi S6 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 740 | S6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
