Comparison Audi S6 Avant (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro & Aston Martin DBS V12 Volante 5.9 (517 Hp) Touchtronic & Audi S6 (4A,C4) 4.2i V8 32V (290 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model: | S6 | DBS | S6 |
| Generation: | S6 Avant (4B,C5) | DBS V12 Volante | S6 (4A,C4) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro | 5.9 (517 Hp) Touchtronic | 4.2i V8 32V (290 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2009 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2012 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2+2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.9 l/100 km | 18.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.2 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.34 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 80 l | |
| CO2 emissions: | 341 g/km | ||
| Power: | 340 hp | 517 hp | 290 hp |
| Max power in: | 7000 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 295 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.8 sec | 4.3 sec | 5.9 sec |
| Torque: | 420 Nm @ 3400 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 5935 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.9 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4833 mm | 4697 mm | 4797 mm |
| Width: | 1850 mm | 1875 mm | 1804 mm |
| Height: | 1440-1465 mm | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2759 mm | 2740 mm | 2692 mm |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1563 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1590 mm | 1528 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 510 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Double wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Double wishbone | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2330 kg | 2245 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1790 kg | 1710 kg | 1695 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 255/40 R17 | 225/50 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7.5J x 16 |