The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 67,400

€ 82,300

€ 67,400
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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A6 4.2 FSI is 1.1 cm longer.
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
1459
1855
2030
1459
1855
2030
1855 mm
Width
1855 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1459 mm
Height
1459 mm
2843
4927
2843
4916
4927 mm
Length
4916 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2843 mm
Vehicle Weight
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2490 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
7.05 %

General
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BVJ
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
345 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 6800 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 bhp
429 bhp
S6
440 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 3000 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
440 NM
540 NM
S6
Performance
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

S6
▶ REPLAY
5.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
A6 4.2 FSI
5.35 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
28 mpg
21 mpg
S6
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
487 mi
Range
371 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
371 mi
S6
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
546 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data