The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 84,500

€ 48,700

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 S6 Avant is 0.6 cm longer.
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
1463
1855
2030
1463
1855
2030
1855 mm
Width
1855 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1463 mm
Height
1463 mm
2843
4933
2843
4927
4933 mm
Length
4927 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2843 mm
Vehicle Weight
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
2045 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2445 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.87 %

General
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BXA
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
2698 CC
429 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
S6 Avant
429 bhp
187 bhp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
540 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
S6 Avant
540 NM
450 NM
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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4.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 kg/bhp
S6 Avant
4.77 kg/bhp
10.29 kg/bhp
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
S6 Avant
21 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
371 mi
Range
700 mi
S6 Avant
371 mi
700 mi
A6 Avant 2.7 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).
146.1 kWh
S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L