Compare Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S8 D2 vs Audi A7 C7 facelift
Variants
AT
MT
S8
2.0 TFSI DCT
3.0 BiTDI clean diesel quattro AT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 218PS DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 272PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.0 TDI ultra 190PS DCT
3.0 TDI ultra 218PS DCT
3.0 TFSI quattro AT
3.0 TFSI quattro DCT
Competition 3.0 BiTDI 326PS quattro AT
Competition 3.0 BiTDI 347PS quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R17
245/45 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
5-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1443 mm / 56.8 in
1420 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
5034 mm / 198.2 in
4974 mm / 195.8 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1880 mm / 74.0 in
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1644.0 mm / 64.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2914 mm / 114.7 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.29
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 3
Euro 6
Engine
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2003
Reviews
Neofiliac score
73%
79%
64%
Pros
- Elegant yet sporty styling
- Good fit and finish without gimmicks
- Naturally-aspirated V8
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Good towing capacity
- Superb exterior styling
- Wonderful 6-speed manual transmission
- Audi Space Frame chassis
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Great suspension setup
- Some interesting V6 engine options
- Up to 650Nm of torque
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- The Avant looked arguably better
- Very high fuel consumption
- Weak automatic transmission
- Very nose-heavy
- Weak automatic transmission
- Still very nose-heavy
- Less practical than the C7 A6
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