2005 Audi S6 vs. 2005 Audi A6
To start off, both 2005 Audi S6 and 2005 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Audi S6 and 2005 Audi A6 are equipped with a 4,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Audi S6.
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, 2005 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S6 | 2005 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | S6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1815 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |
