2008 Audi A6 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
