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Compare Audi S6 C7 vs Audi S4 B9 vs Audi S3 8V Sedan

Variants
3.0 TDI
3.0 TFSI
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
530 L / 18.7 cu-ft ~ 995 L / 35.1 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 845 L / 29.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
610 kg / 1345 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R19
225/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4931 mm / 194.1 in
4469 mm / 175.9 in
Size | Width
1874 mm / 73.8 in | 2086 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1606.0 mm / 63.2 in
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Weight
1895.0 kg / 4177.8 lbs
1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2916 mm / 114.8 in
2825 mm / 111.2 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
225 g/km
159 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.31
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)
6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 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)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine
CEUC
CJXC
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.1:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5200 rpm
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT S-tronic
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2014
2013 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
63%
48%
Pros
  • Torquey V8TT engine
  • Fast 7-speed S-tronic DCT
  • Down to 4.6s 0-100kph time
  • Good towing capacity
  • Interesting V6 petrol and diesel engine options
  • Good ZF 8HP transmission
  • Great suspension steup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Much improved styling
  • Quick gear changes
  • Good acceleration
Cons
  • The Avant (wagon) looks better
  • Question mark on long-term reliability
  • The Avant (wagon) looks better
  • Questionable styling
  • Highly-boosted small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Does it need AWD?

Price

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