The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.5 Diesel
2.5 Diesel
Performance
Power:
150 HP
180 HP
Torque:
310 NM
370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.1 seconds
10 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.9
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.48 m
Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 23 cm longer than the Audi A6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
525 litres
455 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better