Audi A8 2013 vs Audi A6 2011

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Audi A8
2013 - 2017
Audi A6
2011 - 2014
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Audi A8 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A6 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A6 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.0 - 4.12.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 258 - 435 HP177 - 300 HP
Torque: 440 - 850 NM280 - 500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 - 6.1 seconds5.5 - 8.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 9.24.9 - 8.2
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.20 m4.92 m
Width: 1.95 m1.87 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Audi A8 is larger.
Audi A8 is 28 cm longer than the Audi A6, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 490 litres530 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`603~ 2`244
Safety: no data
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Average price (€): 33 80012 400
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • automatic transmission only
Audi A6 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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