The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 84,500
€ 52,100
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.78 %
General
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BXA
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
S6 Avant
429 hp
286 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S6 Avant
18 mpg
25 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
371 mi
Range
523 mi
S6 Avant
371 mi
523 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
179.9 kWh
S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
