Compare Audi S4 Avant B5 vs Audi S6 Avant C5

Variants
Manual
Tiptronic

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
225/45 R17
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Weight
1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.34
Fuel Economy
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 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) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 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
Engine
AGB, AZB
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2001
1999 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
63%
71%
Pros
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Good 5-valve V6 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual transmission
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
Cons
  • Styled like the normal A4 Avant
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox

Price

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