Compare Audi S6 Avant C5 vs Audi RS 6 Avant C7 vs Audi A6 Avant 4B
Variants
Manual
Tiptronic
RS6
RS6 Performance
1.8
1.8 AT
1.8T 150PS
1.8T 150PS AT
1.8T 150PS quattro
1.8T 180PS
1.8T 180PS quattro
1.9 TDI 110PS
1.9 TDI 110PS AT
2.4 136PS
2.4 165PS
2.4 165PS AT
2.4 165PS quattro
2.4 165PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 150PS
2.5 TDI 150PS AT
2.5 TDI 150PS quattro
2.5 TDI 150PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 180PS AT
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.7T AT
2.7T quattro
2.7T quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
630 kg / 1389 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
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, on trapezoidal lever
Semi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 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
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1461 mm / 57.5 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4979 mm / 196.0 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.352
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
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
71%
85%
68%
Pros
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Great NA V8 engine
- Good 6-speed manual
- Good towing capacity
- Rather clean styling
- Gorgeous exterior design
- Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Reliable range of NA engines, including 4.2L V8
- Simple, tactile controls
Cons
- Very high fuel consumption
- Bad auto gearbox
- Some long-term engine reliability concerns
- Generic styling
- Semi-independent rear suspensions
- Unreliable ZF 5HP automatic transmission
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