2011 Audi S6 vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2011 Audi S6 and 2011 Mazda 5 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 278 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S6 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2011 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 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, 2011 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi S6 | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | S6 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2847 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
