2006 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 290 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A6 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
