The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (08 - 10)
€ 49,900
€ 86,800
€ 49,900
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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S6.
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
57.4
73
79.9
56.8
73.4
79.9
73 in
Width
73.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
56.8 in
111.9
194
112.1
194.4
194 in
Length
194.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.31 %
General
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
429 hp
S6
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6
Performance
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
17.3 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
19 mpg
S6
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
700 mi
Range
395 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
395 mi
S6
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
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
146.1 kWh
238.7 kWh
S6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 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
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
