Compare Audi S4 B6 vs Audi S6 C7

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
530 L / 18.7 cu-ft ~ 995 L / 35.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
610 kg / 1345 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
235/40 R18
255/40 R19
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
4575 mm / 180.1 in
4931 mm / 194.1 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1874 mm / 73.8 in | 2086 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1606.0 mm / 63.2 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
1895.0 kg / 4177.8 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2916 mm / 114.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
4.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
4.4 sec
CO2 Emission
321 g/km
225 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
0.30
Fuel Economy
13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 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)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
CEUC
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5200 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
DCT S-tronic

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2004
2012 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
74%
Pros
  • Reliable 40-valve NA V8
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Great suspension setup
  • Clean exterior design
  • Torquey V8TT engine
  • Fast 7-speed S-tronic DCT
  • Down to 4.6s 0-100kph time
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • The Avant (wagon) looks better
  • Question mark on long-term reliability

Price

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