2007 Audi S6 vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Audi S6 and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S6 weights approximately 20 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 S6 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, 2007 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, 2007 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
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2007 Audi S6 | 2007 Audi A6 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S6 | A6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |