2011 Audi A6 vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, both 2011 Audi A6 and 2011 BMW 323 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 323.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 323. 2011 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A6 | 2011 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
