2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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, 2007 Audi A6 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
