The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 45,700

€ 89,100

€ 45,700
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 2.8 FSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the S6 Avant.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
57.5
73.8
82.1
56.9
73.4
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
114.6
193.9
112.1
194.4
193.9 in
Length
194.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.15 %

General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CHVA
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
429 hp
S6 Avant
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6 Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

S6 Avant
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
19 mpg
S6 Avant
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
546 mi
Range
395 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
395 mi
S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
238.7 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
S6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft