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Compare Audi S6 C8 vs Audi S4 B5 vs Audi A4 B6

Variants
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp CVT
1.8T 150hp quattro
1.8T 163hp
1.8T 163hp CVT
1.8T 163hp quattro
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp CVT
1.8T 170hp quattro
1.8T 170hp quattro AT
1.8T 190hp
1.8T 190hp quattro
1.9 TDI 101hp
1.9 TDI 115hp
1.9 TDI 130hp
1.9 TDI 130hp CVT
1.9 TDI 130hp quattro
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.0 FSI 150hp
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.5 TDI 155hp
2.5 TDI 155hp CVT
2.5 TDI 163hp
2.5 TDI 163hp CVT
2.5 TDI 180hp quattro
2.5 TDI 180hp quattro AT
3.0
3.0 CVT
3.0 quattro
3.0 quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
635 kg / 1400 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Disc
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R20 101Y
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1446 mm / 56.9 in
1396 mm / 55.0 in
1428 mm / 56.2 in
Size | Length
4954 mm / 195.0 in
4483 mm / 176.5 in
4548 mm / 179.1 in
Size | Width
1886 mm / 74.3 in
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1772 mm / 69.8 in
Track Width | Front
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1603.0 mm / 63.1 in
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Weight
1955.0 kg / 4310.0 lbs
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 20
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2928 mm / 115.3 in
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.0 sec
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
164 ~ 165 g/km
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.31
Fuel Economy
6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine
DEWA
AGB, AZB
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
349.0 hp / 260.2 kW @ 3850 rpm
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
117.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2500-3100 rpm
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Manual

Production

Availability
2019
1997 ~ 2001
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
58%
47%
Pros
  • Good exterior styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent performance
  • V6TT with 5 valves per cylinder
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Simple, elegant design
  • Good towing capacity
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Downsized engine(s)
  • Limited by emission controls
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Avant (the wagon) has better styling
  • CVT for FWD
  • Unreliable automatic transmissions
  • Still very front-heavy
  • Some oil consumption issues

Price

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