2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Audi S4
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,124 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (456 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. 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 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S4. (302 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 4124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
