2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Mini Cooper 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 161 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Mini Cooper
Make Audi Mini
Model A6 Cooper
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4162 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 329 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 222 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.1 seconds 7.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 3660 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1420 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.5 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 50 L


 

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