2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
