Compare Audi S6 C8 vs Audi S6 C6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
635 kg / 1400 lbs
580 kg / 1279 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Disc
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R20 101Y
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1446 mm / 56.9 in
1449 mm / 57.0 in
Size | Length
4954 mm / 195.0 in
4916 mm / 193.5 in
Size | Width
1886 mm / 74.3 in
1864 mm / 73.4 in
Track Width | Front
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1603.0 mm / 63.1 in
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1955.0 kg / 4310.0 lbs
1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 20
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2928 mm / 115.3 in
2847 mm / 112.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.0 sec
5.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
4.9 sec
CO2 Emission
164 ~ 165 g/km
319 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)
13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (combined) | 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 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) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
DEWA
BXA
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
349.0 hp / 260.2 kW @ 3850 rpm
435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
117.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
83.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2500-3100 rpm
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2019
2006 ~ 2010
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
77%
Pros
  • Good exterior styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent performance
  • Rare occasion S6 sedan looks better the the wagon
  • High-revving V10
  • Superb suspension setupGood towing capacity
Cons
  • Downsized engine(s)
  • Limited by emission controls
  • High maintenance drivetrain
  • Very nose heavy
  • Very high fuel consumption

Price

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