Audi S8 2012 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 316 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 735 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger. Audi S8 is 22 cm longer than the Audi A6, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 530 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Audi S8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 12 200 | |
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