2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 BMW M6
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
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2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 BMW M6 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Q7 | M6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |