2007 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2011 Audi A6 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 550 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
