2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 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, 2006 Audi A4 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
