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 0.4 inches longer.
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
57.4
73
79.9
57.4
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
111.9
194
111.9
193.5
194 in
Length
193.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.06 %
General
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 4.2 FSI
S6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BVJ
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
429 hp
S6
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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
269 ft
0.000 sec
A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 4.2 FSI
S6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
18 mpg
S6
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 4.2 FSI
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
