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Audi S6 Avant (C4) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT AWD (290 HP)

Audi S6 Avant (C4) · 1994 - 1997 · Petrol

The Audi S6 Avant (C4) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT AWD (290 HP) produces 280 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches 246 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.2 l/100 km, equal to 314 g CO2 per km.

Power
280 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h

Engine

Power 280 hp
Power (kW) 206 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 4,172 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 80 l

Performance

Top speed 246 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 13.2 l/100 km
City consumption 19.0 l/100 km
Highway consumption 9.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 314 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,798 mm
Width 1,803 mm
Height 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,692 mm
Cargo volume 391 l
Unladen weight 1,745 kg
Gross weight limit 2,295 kg
Tyre size 225/50 R16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi S6 Avant (C4) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT AWD (290 HP) compared with 2,850 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 280 hp 141 hp
better than 94%
Torque 400 Nm 214 Nm
better than 94%
Top speed 246 km/h 195 km/h
better than 94%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.3 s 11.4 s
better than 91%
Combined consumption 13.2 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 4%
CO2 emissions 314 g/km 209 g/km
better than 5%
Cargo volume 391 l 450 l
better than 41%
Unladen weight 1,745 kg 1,309 kg
better than 7%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Audi S6 Avant (C4)

Trims and engine versions — Audi S6 Avant (C4)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.2L Turbo quattro 4AT AWD (230 HP) Petrol 230 hp 350 Nm 8.4 s 232 km/h 10.9 l/100 km 259 g/km
2.2L Turbo quattro 6MT AWD (230 HP) Petrol 230 hp 350 Nm 6.8 s 235 km/h 10.9 l/100 km 259 g/km
4.2L V8 quattro 6MT AWD (290 HP) Petrol 280 hp 400 Nm 6.0 s 247 km/h 13.2 l/100 km 314 g/km