2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (329 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 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 A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
