2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 BMW 320

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 BMW 320
Make Audi BMW
Model A6 320
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 227 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.4 seconds 9 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 63 L