2006 Audi S6 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2006 Audi S6 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S6 (420 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (384 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2006 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 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 Audi S6 (732 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 280 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S6 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S6 | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 384 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 280 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
