Compare Audi S6 C6 vs Audi S6 C5
Variants
AT
MT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
580 kg / 1279 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
265/35 R19
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1449 mm / 57.0 in
1443 mm / 56.8 in
Size | Length
4916 mm / 193.5 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
Size | Width
1864 mm / 73.4 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Weight
1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2847 mm / 112.1 in
2759 mm / 108.6 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
0.34
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
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)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
BXA
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 6800 rpm
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
83.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2010
1999 ~ 2003
Reviews
Neofiliac score
77%
73%
Pros
- Rare occasion S6 sedan looks better the the wagon
- High-revving V10
- Superb suspension setupGood towing capacity
- Elegant yet sporty styling
- Good fit and finish without gimmicks
- Naturally-aspirated V8
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- High maintenance drivetrain
- Very nose heavy
- Very high fuel consumption
- The Avant looked arguably better
- Very high fuel consumption
- Weak automatic transmission
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