2011 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Ford EDGE
To start off, 2013 Ford EDGE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A8 would be higher. 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 71 more horse power than 2013 Ford EDGE. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford EDGE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford EDGE weights approximately 22 kg more than 2011 Audi A8.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford EDGE. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford EDGE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2013 Ford EDGE | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | EDGE |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 2223 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
