Compare Audi S6 C6 vs Volkswagen Phaeton vs Audi A8 D2 facelift
Variants
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
3.3 TDI AT
3.7 AT
3.7 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
6.0 W12 quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
580 kg / 1279 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1
Dimensions
Size | Height
1449 mm / 57.0 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
4916 mm / 193.5 in
Size | Width
1864 mm / 73.4 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Weight
1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2847 mm / 112.1 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.9 sec
CO2 Emission
319 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (combined) | 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
BXA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
83.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
77%
77%
76%
Pros
- Rare occasion S6 sedan looks better the the wagon
- High-revving V10
- Superb suspension setupGood towing capacity
- Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
- Superb fit and finish
- Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Arguably the best styling from Audi ever
- Audi Space Frame
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Incredible W12 engine
- No electronic gimmicks
Cons
- High maintenance drivetrain
- Very nose heavy
- Very high fuel consumption
- Front-heavy
- Addicted to AWD
- Very nose-heavy
- Unreliable 5HP24A transmission
- Very tight engine bay that requires putting the car in
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