2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 BMW X5
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (335 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 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 X5 (441 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
