Audi A6 (2011 – 2014) vs Porsche Panamera Diesel (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi A6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,540 kg against 1,880 kg. At 4,971 mm, the Porsche Panamera Diesel is 56 mm longer than the Audi A6.
| Specification |
Audi
A6
2011 – 2014
|
Porsche
Panamera Diesel
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2014 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 313 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 279 – 649 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 8.7 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 270 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 10.7 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,540 – 1,865 kg | 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

