2009 Audi S8 vs. 2009 BMW X6
To start off, both 2009 Audi S8 and 2009 BMW X6 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 S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2009 Audi S8.
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 BMW X6 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S8.
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2009 Audi S8 | 2009 BMW X6 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S8 | X6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
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 | 450 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |