2006 Audi A8 L W12 vs. 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 L W12 and 2006 Audi A8 6.0 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 L W12 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro. (445 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 L W12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 L W12 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Audi A8 6.0 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, both vehicles can yield 580 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Audi A8 L W12 | 2006 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | A8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5997 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | W | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |