2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (616 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 205 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6 | SL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |