2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 159 kg more than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Audi A6 (370 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A6 | STS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3556 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
