The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 43,900
€ 89,100
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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. The A6 Avant 2.7 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S6 Avant.
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
57.6
73
79.9
56.9
73.4
79.9
73 in
Width
73.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
56.9 in
111.9
194
112.1
194.4
194 in
Length
194.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.95 %
General
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
429 hp
S6 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6 Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S6 Avant
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20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.98 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
19 mpg
S6 Avant
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
702 mi
Range
395 mi
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
702 mi
395 mi
S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
238.7 kWh
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
238.7 kWh
S6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
