2013 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, both 2013 Audi A6 and 2013 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (414 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2013 Audi A8. (328 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2013 Audi A8. 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, 2013 Audi A6 (549 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (441 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Audi A6 | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4931 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2086 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
