Audi S8 vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi S8 · Audi A6
- Length202.2 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase117.8 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight4,685 lb
- Width76.7 in
- Audi A6 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A6 is 7.8 in shorter (202.2 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 2.4 in narrower (76.7 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Audi S8 is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 115.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 502 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 502 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,184 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.2 in)
- Length: Audi A6 is 7.8 in shorter (202.2 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 2.4 in narrower (76.7 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 115.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A6 — Audi A6 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Audi S8 · garage fit for Audi A6
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A6 — Audi A6 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S8 — Audi S8 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A6 — Based on length × width (Audi A6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S8 | Audi A6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.2 in | 194.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 74.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 115.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,685 lb | 4,184 lb | 502 lb |
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