2008 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 963 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
