Compare 2018 Audi S6 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $71,900 | $71,600 | $73,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $66,868 | $66,588 | $69,225 |
| Destination | $975 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/chrome | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Keyfob | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Proximity | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | MB-Tex/DINAMICA Simulated Suede/leatherette | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 14 Bose | 13 Burmester | 16 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | 630W Premium | 590W | 600W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With Blu-ray And Digital Media |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Mbrace2 | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Parking Pilot | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Active Steering Assist | Lane Departure Warning |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Metal-look W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/35YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40ZR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/40YR19.0 BSW Run-flat Performance |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 275/35ZR19 | 275/35YR19 |
| Wheels | 20" Silver Aluminum | 19" Machined W/painted Accents AMG Aluminum | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 3.0L V-6 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | 4MATIC All Wheel | All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Four-wheel Steering | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | Agility Control | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Air | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | ESP W/Crosswind Assist | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | S Tronic | TouchShift | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | S Tronic 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 9-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.09 | 3.07 | 2.81 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 194.4 " | 194.6 " | 195.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.8 " | 73.2 " | 73.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.8 " | 57.0 " | 57.8 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 3.0L V-6 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 450 @ 5,800 Rpm | 396 @ 6,100 Rpm | 456 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 406 @ 1,400 Rpm | 384 @ 2,500 Rpm | 480 @ 1,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.0 Seconds | N/A | 5.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.9 Seconds | N/A | 13.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | N/A | 101 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | N/A | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.50 " | 3.46/3.23 " | 3.50/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,497 Lbs. | 4,145 Lbs. | 4,372 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 5,430 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,740 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,811 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 893 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 " | 115.7 " | 117.1 " |
| Front Track | 63.6 " | 64.1 " | 63.0 " |
| Rear Track | 63.2 " | 62.9 " | 62.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 20.6 '' | 20.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 5.2 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .32 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.3 " | 41.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 " | 35.8 " | 36.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.9 " | 38.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.2 " | 37.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 " | 57.8 " | 58.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 56.9 " | 55.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 18.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 18.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 98 Cu.ft. | N/A | 99 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.8 Gal. | 23.8 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Good | Below Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.6 | $1.73 | $1.78 |
| Depreciation | $47,495 | $52,815 | $55,965 |
| Fees and Taxes | $5,577 | $5,524 | $5,676 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,852 | $6,961 | $7,540 |
| Insurance | $6,548 | $6,497 | $6,508 |
| Maintenance | $5,058 | $6,118 | $4,250 |
| Repairs | $1,380 | $1,433 | $1,558 |
| Opportunity Costs | $513 | $524 | $516 |
| Total Cost | $80,139 | $86,559 | $88,913 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | N/A |
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Ease of Use | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | N/A |
