Compare 2021 Audi S6 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $74,400 | $56,700 | $36,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $69,936 | $53,230 | $35,572 |
| Destination | $1,045 | $995 | $1,595 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Audi Phone Box Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Proximity | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Foldable | N/A |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Valcona Leather | SensaTec Leatherette | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 16 Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium | 10 | 6 |
| Amplifier | 705W | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | MMI Navigation Plus With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 3 | 2 | 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Audi Connect CARE | BMW Assist ECall | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam, LED Matrix-design | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Audi Parking System Plus | Park Distance Control | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key | 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 | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| 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), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 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), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Concealed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Metal-look | Metal-look | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | 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 | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Wing |
| Front Tires | P255/35YR21.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/50TR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 255/40YR10 | 275/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 21" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.9L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| 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 Ultra All Wheel | XDrive All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Four-wheel Steering | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | M Sport Suspension Sport | Firm |
| Ride Control | Audi Drive Select | Optional | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | 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 | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | STEPTRONIC | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.85 | 2.81 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 195.0 " | 185.7 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.3 " | 71.9 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 56.7 " | 52.9 " |
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.9L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L I-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 444 @ Rpm | 382 @ 5,800 Rpm | 335 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 443 @ Rpm | 369 @ 1,800 Rpm | 284 @ 5,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 11 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.4 Seconds | N/A | 5.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | N/A | 13.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | N/A | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | N/A | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.39 " | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.74/3.37 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,486 Lbs. | 3,968 Lbs. | 3,684 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,787 Lbs. | 4,949 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,458 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,712 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,102 Lbs. | 882 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 " | 112.2 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 64.3 " | 62.2 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Track | 63.7 " | 61.8 " | 63.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 19.6 '' | N/A |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.4 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .27 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.0 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 " | 35.2 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.7 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.6 " | 33.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 56.0 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 54.6 " | 50.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 13.7 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.7 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | N/A | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.3 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | $1.59 | $1.11 |
| Depreciation | N/A | $40,048 | $20,198 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | $5,327 | $3,948 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | $8,712 | $8,805 |
| Insurance | N/A | $10,599 | $8,329 |
| Maintenance | N/A | $2,405 | $5,032 |
| Repairs | N/A | $1,335 | $1,803 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | $954 | $767 |
| Total Cost | N/A | $79,433 | $55,541 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 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 |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | superior | 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 |
