2007 Audi S6 vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, both 2007 Audi S6 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Audi S6.
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 S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
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2007 Audi S6 | 2007 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S6 | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |