The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 46,100
€ 84,500
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A6 Avant 2.7 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
111.9
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.49 %
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
139 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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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
21.34 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
36 mpg
18 mpg
S6 Avant
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
669 mi
Range
371 mi
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
669 mi
371 mi
S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 Avant 2.7 TDI
133.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 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
