2006 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Audi A8
To start off, both 2006 Audi S4 and 2006 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
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 S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Audi A8 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S4 | A8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |