2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
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2007 Audi A6 | 2007 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |