2012 Infiniti M vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Infiniti M would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Audi A8. (367 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (445 Nm). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
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2012 Infiniti M | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Infiniti | Audi |
Model | M | A8 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 445 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 5267 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |