2006 Audi S6 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S6 would be higher. 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 205 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi S6 (732 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S6 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S6 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
