The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 52,600

€ 73,900

€ 52,600
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
The A6 40 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the S6 cod.
A6 40 TDI
S6 cod
57.4
74.3
83.1
56.7
73.8
82.1
74.3 in
Width
73.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.7 in
115.1
194.2
114.8
194.1
194.2 in
Length
194.1 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 40 TDI
S6 cod
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.65 %

General
A6 40 TDI
S6 cod
C8 (4K)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 40 TDI
S6 cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DFBA
Engine Code
CEUC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
A6 40 TDI
201 hp
414 hp
S6 cod
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
S6 cod
Performance
A6 40 TDI
S6 cod
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S6 cod
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
A6 40 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
S6 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 40 TDI
S6 cod
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A6 40 TDI
53 mpg
25 mpg
S6 cod
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
890 mi
Range
485 mi
A6 40 TDI
890 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 40 TDI
90.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
S6 cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 40 TDI
S6 cod
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data