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Audi S6 vs. Audi S8

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi S6 and Audi S8 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi S6 and the Audi S8.

When comparing the Audi S6's and the Audi S8's specifications and ratings, the Audi S6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and resale value. The Audi S8 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi S6's and the Audi S8's specifications and ratings, the Audi S8 is a better car than the Audi S6.

Pricing: For a new model, the Audi S6's price is between $81,399 and $93,005, with the Audi S8 priced between $128,044 and $152,716.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi S6 loses 54.6 percent of its value and the Audi S8 loses 58.7 percent of its value. This means the Audi S6 retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi S8.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi S6 is 7.3 out of 10 while the Audi S8's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Audi S6 being ranked 16 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Audi S8 being ranked 10 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi S6 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Audi S8 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Audi S8 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi S6.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi S6’s base engine makes 444 horsepower, and the Audi S8 base engine makes 563 horsepower. The S6 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. The S8 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles.This gives the Audi S6 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi S8 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi S8, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Audi S6, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$81,399 - $93,005

Starting MSRP:

$75,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$73,001

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$38,395 - $138,800

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$128,044 - $152,716

Starting MSRP:

$123,400

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$103,524

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$72,000 - $139,000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$78,175

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$44,925 - $144,288

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

23

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

122

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$117,939

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$86,308 - $151,025

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

61

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

663

# Good or Great Deals:

0

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$41,860

Depreciation %:

55.4%

Resale Value $:

$33,640

Residual Value %:

44.6%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

52.5%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

38.3% - 63.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$73,107

Depreciation %:

59.2%

Resale Value $:

$50,293

Residual Value %:

40.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)

55.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

46.2% - 65.5%

Audi S6 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Audi S8 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S6

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

8.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

8.5 - 14.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S8

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.4

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)

10.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

7.7 - 13.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

0.8 - 16.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

0.8 - 30.6

Audi S6 Rankings

Best Luxury Midsize Cars Under $80k

1 / 1

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money

7 / 9

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

9 / 29

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize Cars

13 / 20

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars

14 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize Cars

16 / 29

Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

18 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize Cars

18 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for Tall People

19 / 29

Audi S8 Rankings

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 24

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

4 / 24

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 24

Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money

6 / 8

Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars

9 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

9 / 11

Best Luxury Large Cars

10 / 24

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

17 / 24

Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

17 / 24

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Audi S6 Trim Levels

2.9T quattro Premium, 2.9T quattro Premium Plus, 2.9T quattro Prestige

Audi S8 Trim Levels

4.0T quattro

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):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

444 hp @ 5900 rpm

Torque:

442 foot-lbs @ 2700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.099 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

563 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

590 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.110 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.9 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

367 / 502 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


15 / 24 / 18

Range (city/hwy):

326 / 521 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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 Features

Backup camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

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:

98.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.6 inches

Cargo Space:

12.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4486 lbs

Width:

83.1 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

195 inches

Wheelbase:

115.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5126 lbs

Width:

83.8 inches

Height:

58.6 inches

Length:

209.5 inches

Wheelbase:

123.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

21.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/35R21

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/40R20

Exterior Colors

Black

Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Ascari Blue Metallic / Firmament Blue Metallic

Gray

Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect

Red

Grenadier Red Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White Metallic

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Firmament Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect / Ultra Blue Metallic

Gray

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect

Red

Not available

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White Metallic

Green

District Green Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching

Gray

Rotor Gray w/ Anthracite Stitching

Red

Arras Red w/ Agate Gray Stitching

Brown

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Red

Merlot Red

Brown

Cognac Brown

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