The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi S6 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 45,700
€ 79,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘ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. The A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the S6 Avant TDI.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant TDI
57.5
73.8
82.1
56.9
74.3
83.1
73.8 in
Width
74.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
114.6
193.9
115.3
195
193.9 in
Length
195 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4619 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
17.19 %
General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
CHVA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
344 hp
S6 Avant TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S6 Avant TDI
Performance
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
S6 Avant TDI
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
S6 Avant TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
S6 Avant TDI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
546 mi
Range
698 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
698 mi
S6 Avant TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
S6 Avant TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
