The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 73,900
€ 55,700
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S6 cod is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the A6 45 TDI.
S6 cod
A6 45 TDI
56.7
73.8
82.1
57.4
74.3
83.1
73.8 in
Width
74.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
56.7 in
Height
57.4 in
114.8
194.1
115.1
194.2
194.1 in
Length
194.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
S6 cod
A6 45 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.55 %
General
S6 cod
A6 45 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S6 cod
A6 45 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
CEUC
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
S6 cod
414 hp
228 hp
A6 45 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S6 cod
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 45 TDI
Performance
S6 cod
A6 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S6 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A6 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
S6 cod
10.49 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S6 cod
A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S6 cod
25 mpg
42 mpg
A6 45 TDI
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
485 mi
Range
699 mi
S6 cod
485 mi
699 mi
A6 45 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).
115.2 kWh
S6 cod
181.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
A6 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S6 cod
A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
