The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 84,500
 Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) S6 Avant
€ 52,100
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 3.0 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S6 Avant
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
111.9
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S6 Avant
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5732 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.78 %
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
S6 Avant
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CAJA
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
429 hp
S6 Avant
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S6 Avant

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S6 Avant

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
S6 Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
18 mpg
S6 Avant
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
371 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
371 mi
S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
253.8 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
S6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft