2011 Audi S4 vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, both 2011 Audi S4 and 2011 Audi S6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S6 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2011 Audi S4. 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 S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S4. 2011 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Audi S4 | 2011 Audi S6 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S4 | S6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2847 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |