The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 82,300
€ 49,800
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the S6 is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
S6
A6 40 TDI
57.4
73
79.9
57.4
74.3
83.1
73 in
Width
74.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
111.9
193.5
115.1
194.2
193.5 in
Length
194.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
S6
A6 40 TDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.34 %
General
S6
A6 40 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S6
A6 40 TDI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BXA
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
S6
429 hp
201 hp
A6 40 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S6
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 40 TDI
Performance
S6
A6 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A6 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
S6
10.2 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6
A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
52 mpg
S6
18 mpg
52 mpg
A6 40 TDI
12 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
371 mi
Range
870 mi
S6
371 mi
870 mi
A6 40 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).
92.5 kWh
S6
253.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
A6 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S6
A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
