2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 BMW 745
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 BMW 745 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. 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 745. 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, both vehicles can yield 450 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Audi A6 | 2009 BMW 745 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A6 | 745 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |