2008 Audi A6 S6 vs. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 S6 and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,202 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 S6 (429 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 S6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Audi A6 S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 S6 | 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5202 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
