2007 Audi S6 vs. 2007 Audi A8
To start off, both 2007 Audi S6 and 2007 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S6 (436 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2007 Audi S6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S6 | 2007 Audi A8 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S6 | A8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |