The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 82,300
€ 57,300
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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 length, but the S6 is 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller.
S6
A6 3.0 TDI
57.4
73
79.9
57.3
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
111.9
193.5
114.6
193.5
193.5 in
Length
193.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S6
A6 3.0 TDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.06 %
General
S6
A6 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S6
A6 3.0 TDI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BXA
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
S6
429 hp
309 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
S6
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
S6
A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
S6
10.2 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
S6
18 mpg
37 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
371 mi
Range
641 mi
S6
371 mi
641 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
129.6 kWh
S6
253.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
