2006 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Audi A7
To start off, 2012 Audi A7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Audi A7. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A7 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 BMW 650.
Because 2012 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A7 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A7. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2012 Audi A7 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 650 | A7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
