Audi A6 vs. Audi S5
In comparing the Audi A6's and the Audi S5's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, interior volume and overall quality score. The Audi S5 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A6's and the Audi S5's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Audi A6 vs. Audi S5 Pricing
For a new model, the Audi A6's price is between $61,904 and $73,830, with the Audi S5 priced between $64,290 and $72,715.
Audi A6 vs. Audi S5 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A6 loses 58.2 percent of its value and the Audi S5 loses 43.7 percent of its value. This means the Audi S5 retains 14.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A6.
Audi A6 vs. Audi S5 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A6 is 8.4 out of 10 while the Audi S5's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Audi A6 being ranked 5 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Audi S5 being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Luxury Hatchbacks.
Audi A6 vs. Audi S5 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A6 is 8.7 out of 10. For the Audi S5 the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Audi S5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Audi A6’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Audi S5 base engine makes 349 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Audi A6, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A6 and Audi S5 are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Audi A6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
61904 - 73830
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.582474
Pricing
New Asking Price:
64290 - 72715
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.436559
Audi A6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.445588 / 10
Reliability:
8.736765 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi S5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi A6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Audi S5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 23Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 40Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 40Ranking
23 out of / 40Ranking
24 out of / 33Ranking
27 out of / 33Ranking
35 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A6 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Audi S5 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
349 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4101 lbs
Width:
83.1 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
194.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3847 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
54 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
108.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R19