The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 89,100

€ 72,900

€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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. The S6 Avant is 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the A6 allroad 4.2 FSI.
S6 Avant
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
56.9
73.4
79.9
59.3
73.3
79.9
73.4 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
59.3 in
112.1
194.4
111.5
194.3
194.4 in
Length
194.3 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S6 Avant
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %

General
S6 Avant
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 allroad 4.2 FSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BXA
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
S6 Avant
429 hp
345 hp
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Performance
S6 Avant
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.49 lb/hp
S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
12.49 lb/hp
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S6 Avant
19 mpg
22 mpg
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
460 mi
S6 Avant
395 mi
460 mi
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
204.5 kWh
S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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