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Compare Audi S6 C6 vs Audi S8 D3 vs Audi A7 C7 facelift

Variants
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
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
15.6 L / 16.5 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
580 kg / 1279 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power 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
265/35 R19
265/35 R20
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1449 mm / 57.0 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1420 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4916 mm / 193.5 in
5062 mm / 199.3 in
4974 mm / 195.8 in
Size | Width
1864 mm / 73.4 in
1897 mm / 74.7 in
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1644.0 mm / 64.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs
1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
9J x 20
Wheelbase
2847 mm / 112.1 in
2944 mm / 115.9 in
2914 mm / 114.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.9 sec
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
319 g/km
314 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.286
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)
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 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) | 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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
BXA
BSM
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 6800 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
83.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2010
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
80%
64%
Pros
  • Rare occasion S6 sedan looks better the the wagon
  • High-revving V10
  • Superb suspension setupGood towing capacity
  • Great multi-link suspension setup all-around
  • High-sprung V10 engine
  • 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
  • High maintenance drivetrain
  • Very nose heavy
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable styling
  • No more manual transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable long-term reliability
  • Still very nose-heavy
  • Less practical than the C7 A6

Price

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