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Compare Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S7 C7 vs Audi S8 D4

Variants
AT
MT
S8
S8 Plus

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
535 L / 18.9 cu-ft ~ 1390 L / 49.1 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
4
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
610 kg / 1345 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
Electric 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
255/40 R19
265/40 R20
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1443 mm / 56.8 in
1408 mm / 55.4 in
1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4980 mm / 196.1 in
5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1641.0 mm / 64.6 in
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight
1945.0 kg / 4288.0 lbs
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8.5J x 19
9.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2916 mm / 114.8 in
2994 mm / 117.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
225 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.29
0.28
Fuel Economy
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)
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) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine
ANK, AQJ
CEUC
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.1:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 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
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT S-tronic
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2003
2012 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
73%
77%
86%
Pros
  • Elegant yet sporty styling
  • Good fit and finish without gimmicks
  • Naturally-aspirated V8
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great suspension setup
  • Fast 7-speed DCT
  • Torquey V8TT engine
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather good styling
  • Powerful V8TT engine
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • The Avant looked arguably better
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Question mark on long-term reliability
  • Questionable long-term reliability

Price

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