2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro vs. 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro and 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro (445 HP) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro weights approximately 720 kg more than 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro | 2006 Audi A8 3.2 FSi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
