2012 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, both 2012 Audi A6 and 2012 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2012 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 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 A8 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 A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A6. (349 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A6 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
