2009 Audi A5 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A5 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1114 kg more than 2009 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A5 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A5 | 6 series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |