The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 49,800
€ 82,300
€ 49,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A6 40 TDI is 0.7 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
A6 40 TDI
S6
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.4
73
79.9
74.3 in
Width
73 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
115.1
194.2
111.9
193.5
194.2 in
Length
193.5 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 40 TDI
S6
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.34 %
General
A6 40 TDI
S6
C8 (4K)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 40 TDI
S6
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DFBA
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 40 TDI
201 hp
429 hp
S6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6
Performance
A6 40 TDI
S6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
A6 40 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 40 TDI
S6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A6 40 TDI
52 mpg
18 mpg
S6
47 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
870 mi
Range
371 mi
A6 40 TDI
870 mi
371 mi
S6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 40 TDI
S6
4
Doors
4
4
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
