2008 Audi S6 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, both 2008 Audi S6 and 2008 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S6 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
