2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 755 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.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra 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, 2006 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A6 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
