2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A5 | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A5 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |
