2007 Audi A6 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (430 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 730. 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, both vehicles can yield 540 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Audi A6 | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 730 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |