The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi S6 cod Avant S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 59,600
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 80,200
 Audi S6 cod Avant S tronic (14 - 18) S6 cod Avant
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200

ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
S6 cod Avant
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
56.9
Blueprint Audi S6 cod Avant S tronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Audi S6 cod Avant S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.3
193.9 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
S6 cod Avant
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.15 %
Audi S6 cod Avant S tronic (14 - 18)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
S6 cod Avant
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGQB
Engine Code
CTGE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5800 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
444 hp
S6 cod Avant
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
S6 cod Avant

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
S6 cod Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

S6 cod Avant

▶ REPLAY
13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.1 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
10.1 lb/hp
S6 cod Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
S6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
25 mpg
S6 cod Avant
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
496 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
496 mi
S6 cod Avant
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
178.2 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
S6 cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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