Car comparison

AUDI S6 (C7) · Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI S6 (C8) · Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI S6 (C7) · Facelift 2014

4.0 TFSI V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2018
VS

AUDI S6 (C8) · Facelift 2023

2.9 TFSI V6

444 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • 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
  • 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
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    815 km
    507 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 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
Power
450hp336kW
444hp331kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,625kg5,787lb
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
45.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
815km507mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,931mm194in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,917mm115in
2,929mm115in
Front track
1,615mm64in
-
Rear track
1,607mm63in
-
Trunk volume
530L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
73L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V85,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V65,900 rpm2,700 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
13.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 kW

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 has 6 hp more than AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6 and AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
2,035 kg
4,486 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 20144.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
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 20144.0 TFSI V84.4 s
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V64.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.1 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 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6: 1.5 L/100 km.

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 20144.0 TFSI V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
815 km
507 mi
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 kW
4.5 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 20144.0 TFSI V8
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 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 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 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.5 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 20144.0 TFSI V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIS6 (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
444 hp
331 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.5 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
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
815 km
507 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 2014 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI S6 (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 142 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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