2013 Audi A6 vs 2013 INFINITI M - The Car Connection

2013 Audi A6

2013 INFINITI M

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4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	25	33	$39,246	$42,200
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	25	33	$39,246	$42,200
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	20	30	$41,292	$44,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	20	30	$41,292	$44,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium	18	27	$46,872	$50,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium Plus	18	27	$46,872	$50,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Prestige	18	27	$46,872	$50,400
S6 4-Door Sedan Prestige	17	27	$66,868	$71,900

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4-Door Sedan RWD Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M35h 4-Door Sedan RWD Hybrid	27	32	$50,918	$54,750
M37 4-Door Sedan AWD	17	24	$47,291	$50,850
M37 4-Door Sedan RWD	18	26	$45,291	$48,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,246

$50,918

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,200

$54,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$703 / month

$913 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Traditional looks disguise this Audi's brilliance: it's a blast to drive in either 3.0T trim or S6 spec.

With sharp handling, scorching performance, and decent comfort, the 2013 Infiniti M sedans are bold and beautiful but not overwrought.

TCC Likes

Strong performance (3.0T, S6)
Great gas mileage (2.0T)
Striking interior design

Crisp, engaging handling
Gorgeous and functional interior
Sharp yet sensual styling

TCC Dislikes

Nowhere near as appealing as the A7
Somewhat numb steering
Good for four, not five

Lacks the cachet for status-seekers
M37's gravelly voice
A little too much road harshness and noise

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.500

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.500

58.400

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.200

103.600

Second Head Room (in)

37.800

37.700

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.300

56.700

Front Leg Room (in)

41.300

44.400

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.300

Second Leg Room (in)

37.400

36.200

Front Head Room (in)

37.200

39.100

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.100

62.000

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.600

6.000

Length, Overall (in)

193.900

194.700

Height, Overall (in)

57.800

59.100

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.700

61.800

Wheelbase (in)

114.600

114.200

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.800

72.600

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.100

11.300

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

12.100 x 0.600

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.600 x - TBD -

12.600 x 1.100

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.800

17.800

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.100

16.900

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.000

36.700

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.090

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P245/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T165/80R17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P245/50VR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

4129

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

8.600

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

- TBD -

Engine Order Code

VQ35HR

Displacement

2.0L/121

3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300 - 6000

360 combined

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas/Electric V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.984

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.633

3.859

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.103

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.848

2.611

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.371

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.871

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.829-0.608

4.783

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.776

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

INFINITI M35h

Body Style

Sedan

4-door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2012)

7 (2012)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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