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Compare Audi S4 Avant B8 vs Audi S6 Avant C8 vs Audi S6 Avant C5

Variants
Manual
S tronic
Manual
Tiptronic

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
550 L / 19.4 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.1 L / 11.7 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
570 kg / 1257 lbs
635 kg / 1400 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
245/40 R18
255/40 R20 101Y
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1481 mm / 58.3 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
4717 mm / 185.7 in
4954 mm / 195.0 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
Size | Width
1826 mm / 71.9 in
1886 mm / 74.3 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1603.0 mm / 63.1 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Weight
2020.0 kg / 4453.3 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8.5J x 20
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2811 mm / 110.7 in
2928 mm / 115.3 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
171 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.325
0.30
0.34
Fuel Economy
6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 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) | 1900 kg / 4189 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)
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 5
Engine
CAKA, CCBA
DEWA
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
15.5:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm
349.0 hp / 260.2 kW @ 3850 rpm
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
117.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2500-3100 rpm
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011
2019
1999 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
78%
71%
Pros
  • Good supercharged V6 engine
  • Beautiful styling
  • New DCT transmission, while 6-speed manual also available
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Decent drivetrain reliability
  • Great styling
  • Good towing capacity
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
Cons
  • Not as distinct as an RS vehicle
  • Loss of V8
  • Long-term reliability concerns
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox

Price

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