2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Audi A5

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.

Because 2008 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 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, both vehicles can yield 331 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2008 Audi A6 2008 Audi A5
Make Audi Audi
Model A6 A5
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3101 cc 3201 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 331 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 6.1 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L