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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 283 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 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 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 X3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 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 | 1482 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
