The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 84,500

€ 42,500

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 S6 Avant is 0.2 inches longer.
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194.2
111.9
194
194.2 in
Length
194 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
14.66 %

General
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BXA
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
S6 Avant
429 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S6 Avant
18 mpg
27 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
506 mi
S6 Avant
371 mi
506 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
162.9 kWh
S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft