2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 525 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |