2011 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, both 2011 Audi A6 and 2011 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Audi A6. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A6 | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4933 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
