2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 BMW Alpina
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 BMW Alpina were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (430 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 65 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 BMW Alpina | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | Alpina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
