Compare Audi S6 C6 vs Audi RS 3 (8Y) Sedan vs Audi RS 6 C6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
321 L / 11.3 cu-ft
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
9.8 L / 10.4 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
580 kg / 1279 lbs
505 kg / 1113 lbs
580 kg / 1279 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 375x36 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 310x22 mm
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
265/35 R19
Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R19
255/40 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
12.0 m / 39.4 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1449 mm / 57.0 in
1412 mm / 55.6 in
1456 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4916 mm / 193.5 in
4542 mm / 178.8 in
4928 mm / 194.0 in
Size | Width
1864 mm / 73.4 in
1851 mm / 72.9 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1889 mm / 74.4 in
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1592.0 mm / 62.7 in
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1637.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs
1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs
1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2847 mm / 112.1 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2846 mm / 112.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
3.8 sec
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.9 sec
3.6 sec
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
319 g/km
188 ~ 198 g/km
331 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.32
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)
8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 20.3 L/100km / 11.6 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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 (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6 d-ISC-FCM
Euro 4
Engine
BXA
DNW
BUH
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.0:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
5.0 L / 304.6 cu-in / 4991.0 cc
Engine | Power
435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 6800 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5600-7000 rpm
580.0 hp / 432.5 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
83.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 2250-5600 rpm
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1500-6250 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic S tronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2010
2021
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
54%
78%
Pros
  • Rare occasion S6 sedan looks better the the wagon
  • High-revving V10
  • Superb suspension setupGood towing capacity
  • Decent performance
  • Exclusive access to the inline-5 engine
  • Amazing power delivery from the V10TT engine
  • Much improved exterior styling
Cons
  • High maintenance drivetrain
  • Very nose heavy
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Rather weird proportions
  • Only with automatic transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Rather difficult to do any work around the engine bay
  • Engine is very high maintenance

Price

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