Compare Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S4 B7 vs Audi A3 8V Sedan facelift
Variants
AT
MT
MT
AT
1.0 TFSI
1.0 TFSI S-tronic
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI S-tronic
1.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI S-tronic
1.6 TDI
1.6 TDI S-tronic
2.0 TDI 150hp
2.0 TDI 150hp quattro
2.0 TDI 150hp S-tronic
2.0 TDI 184hp quattro S-tronic
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI quattro S-tronic
2.0 TFSI S-tronic
30 TDI
30 TDI S-tronic
30 TFSI
30 TFSI S-tronic
35 TDI S-tronic
35 TFSI
35 TFSI S-tronic
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 833 L / 29.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R17
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1443 mm / 56.8 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1416 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4586 mm / 180.6 in
4458 mm / 175.5 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2637 mm / 103.8 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.3
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
Engine
ANK, AQJ
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2003
2004 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
73%
67%
45%
Pros
- Elegant yet sporty styling
- Good fit and finish without gimmicks
- Naturally-aspirated V8
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Good towing capacity
- Great suspension setup
- Reliable 40-valve 4.2L V8
- 6-speed manual still available
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Down to very low 3.7L/100km fuel consumption
Cons
- The Avant looked arguably better
- Very high fuel consumption
- Weak automatic transmission
- Arguably worse styling
- Questionable styling
- Confusing new nomenclature
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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