2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 BMW 125

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (430 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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, 2009 Audi A6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 BMW 125
Make Audi BMW
Model A6 125
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 430 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 238 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.3 seconds 6.8 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 1970 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 53 L


 

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