The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi S6 (08 - 10)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 86,800
 Audi S6 (08 - 10) S6
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The A6 3.0 TDI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the S6.
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
56.8
Blueprint Audi S6 (08 - 10)
73.4
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi S6 (08 - 10)
112.1
194.4
193.5 in
Length
194.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TDI
S6
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5490 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.35 %
Audi S6 (08 - 10)

General

A6 3.0 TDI
S6
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 3.0 TDI
S6
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
429 hp
S6
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6

Performance

A6 3.0 TDI
S6
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S6

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
S6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TDI
S6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
19 mpg
S6
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
395 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
395 mi
S6
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
238.7 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
238.7 kWh
S6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 3.0 TDI
S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data