The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 55,700

€ 77,700

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A6 45 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 45 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
114.6
194.1
194.2 in
Length
194.1 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 45 TDI
S6 cod
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.55 %

General
A6 45 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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 45 TDI
S6 cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVE
Engine Code
CTGE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5800 rpm
A6 45 TDI
228 hp
444 hp
S6 cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
S6 cod
Performance
A6 45 TDI
S6 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S6 cod
▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 lb/hp
A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
9.78 lb/hp
S6 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 45 TDI
S6 cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
26 mpg
S6 cod
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
699 mi
Range
506 mi
A6 45 TDI
699 mi
506 mi
S6 cod
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
174.3 kWh
A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
S6 cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 45 TDI
S6 cod
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data