2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,101 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 525 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 525 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 Audi A6 (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3101 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
