The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 73,900
€ 49,900
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 cod is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A6 3.0 TDI.
S6 cod
A6 3.0 TDI
56.7
73.8
82.1
57.4
73
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.7 in
Height
57.4 in
114.8
194.1
111.9
194
194.1 in
Length
194 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S6 cod
A6 3.0 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.6 %
General
S6 cod
A6 3.0 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S6 cod
A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CEUC
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
S6 cod
414 hp
237 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S6 cod
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
S6 cod
A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S6 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
S6 cod
10.49 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 cod
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
S6 cod
25 mpg
33 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
485 mi
Range
700 mi
S6 cod
485 mi
700 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
146.1 kWh
S6 cod
181.9 kWh
146.1 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S6 cod
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
