2011 Audi A5 vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A5 | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A5 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
