Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4A,C4) 2.8 V6 (174 Hp) Automatic & Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A6 | S8 |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4A,C4) | S8 (D2) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 V6 (174 Hp) Automatic | 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km | 20.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.6 l/100 km | 13.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 329 g/km | |
| Power: | 174 hp | 360 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AAH | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2771 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 11.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4797 mm | 5034 mm |
| Width: | 1783 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2687 mm | 2880 mm |
| Front track: | 1524 mm | 1591 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm | 1580 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 525 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1310 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2085 kg | 2330 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1535 kg | 1730 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | 8J x 18 |