2008 Audi S6 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2008 Audi S6 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S6 (429 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
Because 2008 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 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, 2008 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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2008 Audi S6 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S6 | Viano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5202 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |