Compare Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S4 B7 vs Audi A6 C5 facelift
Variants
AT
MT
MT
AT
1.8T
1.8T CVT
1.8T quattro
1.9 TDI 6MT
1.9 TDI 5MT
1.9 TDI CVT
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.4 quattro
2.4 quattro AT
2.5 TDI quattro
2.5 TDI quattro CVT
2.5 TDI 155PS
2.5 TDI 155PS CVT
2.5 TDI 163PS
2.5 TDI 163PS CVT
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 180PS AT
2.7T quattro
2.7T quattro AT
3.0
3.0 CVT
3.0 quattro
3.0 quattro AT
4.2 V8 quattro AT
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
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Suspension | Rear
Tire Size
255/40 R17
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 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
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4586 mm / 180.6 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2651 mm / 104.4 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%
56%
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
- Improved styling
- Uprated engine outputs
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- The Avant looked arguably better
- Very high fuel consumption
- Weak automatic transmission
- Arguably worse styling
- Semi-independent rear suspensions
- ZF 5HP improved but still unreliable
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