The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 58,700
€ 82,300
€ 58,700
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 50 TDI is 0.7 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
A6 50 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 50 TDI
S6
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.27 %
General
A6 50 TDI
S6
C8 (4K)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 50 TDI
S6
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDVB
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 50 TDI
282 hp
429 hp
S6
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6
Performance
A6 50 TDI
S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
A6 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
A6 50 TDI
14.85 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 50 TDI
S6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A6 50 TDI
42 mpg
18 mpg
S6
38 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
699 mi
Range
371 mi
A6 50 TDI
699 mi
371 mi
S6
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).
253.8 kWh
A6 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 50 TDI
S6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
