Audi A8 2013 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A8 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 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 A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 22 cm longer than the Audi A6, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 530 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.9 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`570 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 12 200 | |
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