From b8 s4 to s6??? What to expect?

[Sukks2bu]

So I'm thinking of selling my s4 and grabbing an s6. I haven't had a chance to drive one yet, so my question is, what can I expect from moving to the s6 performance wise, comfort, size, etc?
Current car is a 2010 s4 with sport diff and drive select, auto transmission.
Thanks

[14S4GWM]

Faster, more comfy and roomy, and bigger. Get it.

[gk1]

Performance:
In a straight line faster unless you were stage II before, then it would be close. In the twisties not quite as good since it is undeniably larger.
Comfort:
Definitely more comfortable. Longer wheelbase. Air suspension.
Size:
Obviously larger but doesn't really drive larger at speed. Extra room is nice all around.
Interior:
This is the main difference from the B8. The interior on the C7 is so nice not that the B8 was bad, just the C7 is better.

[WasTiSLine]

I recently jumped from a D3 S8 to a C7 S6. The performance in uncomparable. Just be prepared for one of the quietest S cars ever made LOL

[wwhan]

going from stage 2 2011 S4 to stage 1 2016 S6 sport, both with Eurocode sway bars & end links:

Performance:
In a straight line it is slower off the line, espeially when not in dynamic (or sport mode).
Feels like a rubber band in the throttle, but is deceivingly fast in the midrange, especially when in dynamic.
It handles like a larger & heavier car, not as spirited in the corners as the S4.

Sound options:
The 2016 S6 Sport option has louder exhaust than the 2011 S4, especially in dynamic (or sport mode). In comfort mode the exhaust is closer to the S4, but still burbles a little.
The Bose audio is not great, just usable.

Comfort:
More comfortable, adjustable Air suspension.

Size:
Extra room is nice all around, easily fit 4 good size adults comfortably.
Parking due the size takes more care, but the top view camera is a great help.

The adaptive cruise option is great in crowded freeway traffic.

[Xtek]

[wwhan]

Yeah Powah

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review

[Webtoker]

A lot of what the others say. I really enjoy the extra room and the handling is not as good as the S4, but thankfully I wasn't coming directly from my A5. It essentially is my dream family car. Tune and sways will help take it far beyond the S4.

[Ze_Nardo6]

I don't have my S6 yet but was able to ride in a tuned (stage 1) 16' S6. You can see my mods on my S4 in my signature, it is no slouch. Couple of things:

- Immediately when getting into the S6, the car felt much more special than the S4. It is bigger, more comfortable, more luxurious, more refined. It just gave me this feeling that it was a couple steps up from the S4

- My S4 is stage 3 and running e85...very much near the top for performance with these cars. I would say the straight line speed compared to a stage 1 S6 is very similar...which is incredible on the S6's end IMO

- The torque from the S6 is unmatched by the S4, the pull is much harder in the 6 and more linear. Usually heavier cars with that kind of torque always have insane pulls as a passenger

[Sukks2bu]

Thanks all for your replies

[hinckley]

I moved from a B8 S4 MT to a S6. I agree with all the comments above but should emphasize that the S6 does not handle anywhere near as well as a sport diff equipped S4. The S6 is simply too big and heavy. I like the S6, but if the B9 was available with a MT, I would have waited for it.

[Ze_Nardo6]

I moved from a B8 S4 MT to a S6. I agree with all the comments above but should emphasize that the S6 does not handle anywhere near as well as a sport diff equipped S4. The S6 is simply too big and heavy. I like the S6, but if the B9 was available with a MT, I would have waited for it.

I don't understand this argument unless you track your car on a road course. I completely agree that a sport diff S4 will out-corner a sport diff S6, but where on the streets are you throwing the car around corners as fast as possible? There are very few occasions where you can take fast turns on the streets depending on your geography. The speed that is most able to be used on the streets is acceleration to which I would argue the S6 wins that battle. I certainly wouldn't base my daily driver decision on which can take corners a little faster than the other unless I visited the track at least somewhat often.

[bhvrdr]

I moved from a B8 S4 MT to a S6. I agree with all the comments above but should emphasize that the S6 does not handle anywhere near as well as a sport diff equipped S4. The S6 is simply too big and heavy. I like the S6, but if the B9 was available with a MT, I would have waited for it.

I moved from a 15 S4 to a 16 A6 sport pack (lighter than the S6) and felt the same way. I like the luxury of the car but it is a bit of a boat. I'm considering going back to the S4 size now. I think I just needed to try a larger car to know what I prefer. The S3 (really RS3) would be great if it had more space... so the S4 is probably about perfect for me. It handles "ok" for giving me the space I need. The A6 sport pack drives way too big IMO. Interesting MT found very similar experiences with the S6...

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/cadil...vs-lexus-gs-f/

Next generation will be around the corner though. Hopefully the follow the trend of a lot of manufacturers and go lighter and more agile.

Mike

[Ze_Nardo6]

I moved from a 15 S4 to a 16 A6 sport pack (lighter than the S6) and felt the same way. I like the luxury of the car but it is a bit of a boat. I'm considering going back to the S4 size now. I think I just needed to try a larger car to know what I prefer. The S3 (really RS3) would be great if it had more space... so the S4 is probably about perfect for me. It handles "ok" for giving me the space I need. The A6 sport pack drives way too big IMO. Interesting MT found very similar experiences with the S6...

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/cadil...vs-lexus-gs-f/

Next generation will be around the corner though. Hopefully the follow the trend of a lot of manufacturers and go lighter and more agile.

Mike

Mike I get what you're saying but important to point out your experiences with the "6-series" from Audi are in an A6, not an S6 with a sport diff. No denying the 6 is bigger and feels bigger than the 4...but comparing your S4 seat time to an A6 is apples to oranges, regardless of your A6 being "lighter" than the S6

[bhvrdr]

Mike I get what you're saying but important to point out your experiences with the "6-series" from Audi are in an A6, not an S6 with a sport diff. No denying the 6 is bigger and feels bigger than the 4...but comparing your S4 seat time to an A6 is apples to oranges, regardless of your A6 being "lighter" than the S6

I understand and in fairness, the A6 with Sport package actually will handle a bit better than an S6 just the same an A4 with sport package handles better than an S4. People may not like to hear that but the A models with sport packages have the summer tires, the uprated suspension and are lighter than their S brothers so it works out that way. Feel free to cross reference it with any figure 8 or other type handling measures.

Mike

[Ze_Nardo6]

I understand and in fairness, the A6 with Sport package actually will handle a bit better than an S6 just the same an A4 with sport package handles better than an S4. People may not like to hear that but the A models with sport packages have the summer tires, the uprated suspension and are lighter than their S brothers so it works out that way. Feel free to cross reference it with any figure 8 or other type handling measures.

Mike

You believe an A6 with a sport package with out-handle the S6 with the sport diff if both had same tires?

[bhvrdr]

You believe an A6 with a sport package with out-handle the S6 with the sport diff if both had same tires?

I dont "believe" it. You can look up any handling comparison article and see the actual slalom, figure 8 times, etc. You cant really defy physics. Its the same with the A4 versus S4. They are lighter cars with usually better weight distributions, identical wheel base, similar suspensions and geometry (when sport package is put on the A series) and similar rubber. A sport diff will only do so much. They dont improve lap times as much as handling feel.

Mike

[Ze_Nardo6]

I dont "believe" it. You can look up any handling comparison article and see the actual slalom, figure 8 times, etc. You cant really defy physics. Its the same with the A4 versus S4. They are lighter cars with usually better weight distributions, identical wheel base, similar suspensions and geometry (when sport package is put on the A series) and similar rubber. A sport diff will only do so much. They dont improve lap times as much as handling feel.

Mike

I'm with you on the physics aspect, but that still leaves the suspension components. I will admit right now that I don't know the difference in suspension between the A6 sport package and the S6 with the sport diff and sport package. I guess I just assumed the S6(with those options) would have a slight advantage in components compared to an A6.