The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11)
€ 89,100
€ 40,300
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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. The S6 Avant is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
56.9
73.4
79.9
57.6
73
79.9
73.4 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
112.1
194.4
111.9
194
194.4 in
Length
194 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.1 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
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
144 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S6 Avant
19 mpg
28 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
524 mi
S6 Avant
395 mi
524 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 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).
157.2 kWh
S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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
