2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 BMW 528
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 BMW 528 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (330 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Audi A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (272 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2008 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 528 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3001 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
