2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Audi S4 are equipped with a 4,163 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 609 kg more than 2006 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
