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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (229 HP @ 4000 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 Audi A6 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 | 2007 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |