2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 BMW X5
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 610 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 X5 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 X5 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
