2006 Audi S6 vs. 2006 BMW X5
To start off, both 2006 Audi S6 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S6 (420 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (181 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 S6 (732 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi S6 | 2006 BMW X5 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S6 | X5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 732 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |