bmw 6 series and audi a6
The BMW 6 Series is offered in one model, the 650i, and as either a four-seat coupe or a four-place convertible with a conventional, power-operated fabric top. Adding the Sport Package will firm up the ride and increase cornering grip, while ordering the variable-ratio Active Steering quickens low-speed turning response. It also offers two six-speed transmissions: a manual and a sport-oriented automatic.
The BMW 6 Series has a supple and quiet ride, the brakes are powerful, and despite nearly two tons of weight, handling limits remain high thanks to aggressive tires and a well-balanced rear-drive chassis. The highly praised 4.8-liter V8 makes 360 hp and 360 pound-feet of torque and provides forceful and sweet-sounding acceleration. A six-speed automatic is standard and a six-speed manual is an extra-cost option.
Unfortunately, the BMW6 Series offers little rear seat space, creating an uncomfortable back seat ride for many.
Although it is an example of BMW's typical eye for stand out design, most drivers would not consider it the pinnacle of style.
The Audi A6 features clean lines and an oversized grille, making it one of the most distinctive midsize
luxury cars on the market. It's available as both a sedan and a wagon. The A6 wagon is one of the few midsize luxury wagons on the market, and with a 34-cubic-foot cargo bay behind its rear seat, it makes a practical yet elegant choice for families who need plenty of cargo space.
Most Audi A6's come with one of three equipment packages: Premium, Premium Plus or Prestige. Standard equipment is generous, and the Audi A6's interior demonstrates an attractive design and quality materials.
In terms of performance, the Audi A6 sedan is available with either a 265-horsepower V6, a 300-hp supercharged V6 (3.0T) or a 350-hp V8 engine. The 3.2 front-wheel-drive sedan has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with driver-selectable shift points, while all other A6s come with a six-speed automatic transmission and the Quattro AWD system. The A6 Avant is only available with the 3.0T engine, Quattro and the automatic.
The base Audi V6's acceleration is certainly passable, but our choice would be the 3.0T, thanks to its broad range of torque and relative fuel efficiency. The Audi A6 rides comfortably on the highway, and while it's not the most athletic car in its class driving is fun and it feels nimble through the corners.
