The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 61,000
€ 82,300
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the S6.
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.4
73
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
114.6
194.2
111.9
193.5
194.2 in
Length
193.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.77 %
General
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CVUA
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
429 hp
S6
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6
Performance
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
13.33 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
18 mpg
S6
32 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
756 mi
Range
371 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
371 mi
S6
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
253.8 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 3.0 TDI
S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
