Compare Audi S6 Avant C5 vs Audi S4 Avant B8
Variants
Manual
Tiptronic
Manual
S tronic
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 1430 L / 50.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
11.1 L / 11.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
570 kg / 1257 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R17
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
4717 mm / 185.7 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1826 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2811 mm / 110.7 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.325
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) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
ANK, AQJ
CAKA, CCBA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 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
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2005
2009 ~ 2011
Reviews
Neofiliac score
71%
69%
Pros
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Great NA V8 engine
- Good 6-speed manual
- Good towing capacity
- Rather clean styling
- Good supercharged V6 engine
- Beautiful styling
- New DCT transmission, while 6-speed manual also available
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
- Very high fuel consumption
- Bad auto gearbox
- Not as distinct as an RS vehicle
- Loss of V8
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