The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 84,500
€ 53,900
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S6 Avant is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A6 Avant 45 TFSI.
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
57.6
73
79.9
57.8
74.3
83.1
73 in
Width
74.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194.2
115.1
194.4
194.2 in
Length
194.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.95 %
General
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BXA
Engine Code
DKNA, DLHA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
S6 Avant
429 hp
242 hp
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
Performance
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S6 Avant
18 mpg
36 mpg
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
12 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
371 mi
Range
602 mi
S6 Avant
371 mi
602 mi
A6 Avant 45 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).
123.1 kWh
S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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









