2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 BMW M6
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M6. 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 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
