Compare Audi S4 Avant B7 vs Audi S6 Avant C5 vs Audi A6 allroad quattro C8
Variants
Manual
Tiptronic
Manual
Tiptronic
45 TDI
50 TDI
55 TDI
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
442 L / 15.6 cu-ft ~ 1354 L / 47.8 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/40 R18
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Size | Height
1441 mm / 56.7 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1497 mm / 58.9 in
Size | Length
4586 mm / 180.6 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4951 mm / 194.9 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1902 mm / 74.9 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2925 mm / 115.2 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.34
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) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 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
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISC
Engine
BBK
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 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
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2008
1999 ~ 2005
2019
Reviews
Neofiliac score
72%
71%
57%
Pros
- 40-valve NA V8 lived on
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- 6-speed manual transmission still offered
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Great NA V8 engine
- Good 6-speed manual
- Good towing capacity
- Rather clean styling
- Decent looks for an uglified vehicle
- Good diesel engine lineup
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Somewhat underpowered for an "S"
- Not the best design from Audi
- Very high fuel consumption
- Bad auto gearbox
- The Avant is better
- No V8
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