2006 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Audi A6 (420 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (407 Nm). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2005 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A6 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
