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AUDI S6 (C7) · Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S6 (C7) · Facelift 2016

4.0 TFSI V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

AUDI S6 (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,505kg5,523lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,931mm194in
4,931mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,917mm115in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
Max trunk volume
995L
995L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp5,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hp has 30 hp more than AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp and AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hp: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
1,895 kg
4,178 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp4.4 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hp and AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
798 km
496 mi
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8450 hpAUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8420 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hpAUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 450 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 420 hp

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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