The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 47,900
€ 84,500
€ 47,900
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 2.8 FSI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.73 %
General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
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)
CCEA
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 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
146 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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18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.34 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
18 mpg
S6 Avant
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
546 mi
Range
371 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
371 mi
S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 2.8 FSI
172.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
