2004 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B4000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Audi A6 (330 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2005 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A6 | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
