2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 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 3,130 cc, 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (343 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 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 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A6 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |