Audi S8 vs Audi S6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi S8 · Audi S6
- Length202.6 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight4,685 lb
- Width76.7 in
- Audi S6 width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S6 is 8.2 in shorter (202.6 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Audi S6 is 2.9 in narrower (76.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Audi S8 is 0.6 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 199 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,486 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 199 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,486 lb)
- Length: Audi S6 is 8.2 in shorter (202.6 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Audi S6 is 2.9 in narrower (76.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S6 — Audi S6 is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Audi S8 · garage fit for Audi S6
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S6 — Audi S6 is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S8 — Audi S8 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S6 — Based on length × width (Audi S6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S8 | Audi S6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.6 in | 194.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 114.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,685 lb | 4,486 lb | 199 lb |
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