Audi A6 2005 vs Audi A6 2008

 
Audi A6
2005 - 2006
Audi A6
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 225 HP240 HP
Torque: 450 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds6.6 seconds
Audi A6 2008 is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 2005 engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6 2008, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A6 2008. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.96.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100km8.0 l/100km
The Audi A6 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A6 2005 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 2005 could require 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 2005 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle1190 km in combined cycle
1330 km on highway1480 km on highway
940 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
Audi A6 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 470'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 3 years5 years
Engine spread: Used also on Volkswagen PhaetonInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.92 m4.93 m
Width: 1.86 m1.86 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 2005 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A6 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 546 litres546 litres
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`3252`340
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Audi A6 2008 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 2005 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A6 2008, so Audi A6 2008 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 38006200
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 9.1/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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