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1995 Audi S6
Audi was fairly constantly re-structuring their model lineup in early and mid-1990s, and in 1994 began selling the fifth generation 100 model as the A6.
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Audi S6
Audi has built the S6 since 1994. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 13 of them, from the 1995 Audi S6 to the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback e-tron. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1994–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Part of
- Volkswagen Group
- Body styles
- Wagon
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 13 cars
How it changed
Power went from 280 hp in the 1995 S6 to 349 hp in the 2025 S6 Sportback e-tron. It got heavier along the way: 1,621 kg for the 1995 car, 1,955 kg for the 2025. The most powerful here is the 2015 Audi S6 at 450 hp (336 kW), more than 84% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2015 Audi S6, in 4.4 s.
Every S6 in the catalog
1999 Audi S6 Avant
In late 1997, Audi introduced an all-new range of Audi A6 models, based on the Volkswagen Group C5 platform. A new Audi S6, now officially known as the Audi S6 quattro appeared in 1999, to complement its A6 platform-mate.
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2006 Audi S6
Distinct sports appeal, elegant style and supreme comfort - these are the characteristic features of the Audi A6. At the time of its market launch in 2004, this luxury-class saloon shot straight to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities.
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2009 Audi S6
The V10 on the Audi S6 has 320 kW (435 hp). Changes made to the sports model are limited to interior and exterior optical details.
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2009 Audi S6 Avant
Most of the new features found in the Audi A6 are also present in Audi S6. The V10 on the Audi S6 has 320 kW (435 hp).
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2013 Audi S6
Athletic character, quiet understatement and richly appointed - Audi is remaking the Audi S6 and S6 Avant .
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2015 Audi S6
The Audi S6 Avant is a sports cars for everyday.
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2015 Audi S6 Avant
The Audi S6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate.
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2020 Audi S6 [US]
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2020 Audi S6 Avant TDI
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2020 Audi S6 Sedan TDI
On the Audi S6, the horizontal splitter in aluminum look creates an enormous feeling of width at the front.
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2025 Audi S6 Avant e-tron
The rear-biased all-wheel drive system in the Audi S6 e-tron enhances the driving dynamics with a highly variable torque distribution.
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2025 Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Audi S6 e-tron and A6 e-tron are equipped with differently sized tires on the front and rear axles, further improving stability and sportiness.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 S6 | 280 hp (209 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,621 kg (3,574 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 18 mpg |
| 1999 S6 Avant | 340 hp (254 kW) | 309 lb-ft (419 Nm) | 5.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,790 kg (3,946 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2006 S6 | 435 hp (324 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | Automatic, 6 Speed | — |
| 2009 S6 | 435 hp (324 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,050 kg (4,519 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 16 mpg |
| 2009 S6 Avant | 435 hp (324 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 5.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,970 kg (4,343 lb) | 5.2 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 16 mpg |
| 2013 S6 | 420 hp (313 kW) | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,970 kg (4,343 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic | 20 mpg |
| 2015 S6 | 450 hp (336 kW) | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) | 4.4 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,970 kg (4,343 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) | 20 mpg |
| 2015 S6 Avant | 450 hp (336 kW) | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) | 4.6 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,035 kg (4,486 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) | 20 mpg |
| 2020 S6 [US] | 349 hp (260 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | 22 mpg |
| 2020 S6 Avant TDI | 349 hp (260 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | 22 mpg |
| 2020 S6 Sedan TDI | 349 hp (260 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | 22 mpg |
| 2025 S6 Avant e-tron | 349 hp (260 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | 22 mpg |
| 2025 S6 Sportback e-tron | 349 hp (260 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | 22 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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