2009 Audi S6 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 Audi S6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi S6 (540 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S6 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S6 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
