2009 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A6 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
