CAR GARAGE | 2013 Audi S6 Avant | The Audi S6 and S6 Avant use the 309 kW (420 hp) version of the new 4.0 TFSI. The 4.0 TFSI Audi's downsizing strategy brings to the high-class performance. Average fuel consumption is just 9.7 liters per 100 km (24.25 U.S. mpg) in the Audi S6 and 9.8 liters (24.0 U.S. mpg) in the Audi S6 Avant, well below That of the competition. A number of technologies Contribute to this top result, Including the recuperation and the start-stop systems as well as the new "cylinder on demand" cylinder management system. When the V8 deactivates four cylinders under part load, the Active Noise Cancellation system (ANC) is activated. If the computer detects intrusive sound elements, it broadcasts an anti phase sound through the speakers of the sound system.
This sound combines with the intrusive sound and largely Cancels it out. Independent of this, active, electronically controlled engine bearings use counter pulses targeted to attenuate low-frequency Vibrations. When it comes to power transmission, the S6 and S6 Avant Audi's further extend Vorsprung durch Technik. The engine power flows through a fast-shifting, seven-speed S tronic transmission. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system uses the self-locking center differential and torque vectoring.
The interior of the Audi S6 and S6 Avant is also characterized by sporty elegance. The illuminated door sill trims and both displays (MMI and driver information system) greet the driver with the S6 logo. The footrest, the pedals and the soft keys of the MMI operating system shine in an aluminum-look finish. Matt brushed aluminum is standard, with carbon, fine grain ash natural brown oak or layered Beaufort as options. The standard seat upholstery is a mix of Pearl Nappa leather and Alcantara, with Milano and Valcona available as options. Height-adjustable sport seats with power lumbar supports and logos are embossed S standard. Audi offers two other versions as options: the power-adjustable comfort seats with memory function and the power-adjustable S sports seats with integrated head restraints.
This includes xenon plus headlights with an all-weather light, LED rear lights, an electromechanical parking brake and the driver information system with color display. The MMI radio plus includes a Bluetooth interface, and the Audi sound system has ten speakers. Topping the range of infotainment systems MMI navigation plus is, the which features a large hard drive, an eight-inch monitor and the groundbreaking MMI touch input system. The 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System impresses with its excellent sound.
The car bodies play a large part in the dynamics of the Audi S6 and S6 Avant. At 4.931 millimeters (16:18 ft), the Audi S6 is 16 millimeters (0.63 in) longer than the A6; with the 4.634-millimeter (15.2 ft) Audi S6 Avant, the difference is 8 millimeters (0:31 in) over the A6 Avant. Their single-frame grille sports applications and chromed aluminum double horizontal bars. The Audi S6 saloon has a spoiler on the trunk: the Avant has a roof spoiler. With both models, the diffuser on the rear bumper is platinum gray with an aluminum-look edge offset.
