2010 Audi A5 vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, both 2010 Audi A5 and 2010 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A5 | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A5 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
