2009 BMW M6 vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (501 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 BMW M6 (520 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (441 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
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2009 BMW M6 | 2013 Audi A6 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | M6 | A6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 501 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2086 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2912 mm |