2007 Acura TL vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (329 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2011 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
