The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 89,100
€ 50,100
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘ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. The S6 Avant is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.34 %
General
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BXA
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
S6 Avant
429 hp
237 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
S6 Avant
19 mpg
35 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
742 mi
S6 Avant
395 mi
742 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
137.9 kWh
S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 Avant
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
