2007 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1102 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
