The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 49,900

€ 73,900

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A6 3.0 TDI is 0.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
A6 3.0 TDI
S6 cod
57.3
73.8
82.1
56.7
73.8
82.1
73.8 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.7 in
114.6
194.2
114.8
194.1
194.2 in
Length
194.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TDI
S6 cod
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.15 %

General
A6 3.0 TDI
S6 cod
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 3.0 TDI
S6 cod
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CRTE
Engine Code
CEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
215 hp
414 hp
S6 cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
S6 cod
Performance
A6 3.0 TDI
S6 cod
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S6 cod
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
18.15 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
S6 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 3.0 TDI
S6 cod
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
25 mpg
S6 cod
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
1031 mi
Range
485 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
1031 mi
485 mi
S6 cod
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
181.9 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
S6 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 3.0 TDI
S6 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data