The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi S6 cod Avant S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 71,500

€ 76,200

€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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, but the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition is 0.4 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
S6 cod Avant
57.5
73.8
82.1
56.9
73.8
82.1
73.8 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
114.6
194.6
114.8
194.3
194.6 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
S6 cod Avant
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %

General
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
S6 cod Avant
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
S6 cod Avant
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CVUB
Engine Code
CEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
414 hp
S6 cod Avant
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
S6 cod Avant
Performance
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
S6 cod Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

S6 cod Avant
▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
10.78 lb/hp
S6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
S6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
24 mpg
S6 cod Avant
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
709 mi
Range
480 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
480 mi
S6 cod Avant
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
183.8 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
S6 cod Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
S6 cod 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)
47.6 cu ft