2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 335 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 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, 2008 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2008 BMW 335 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 335 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |