Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 12 recorded runs

Audi S6 0–60 Times

The Audi S6 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Audi S6 is the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback e-tron Prestige Quattro, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 118.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Audi S6 is the 2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro, which took 6.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Audi S6 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.96 seconds at 109.09 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.4sec 2025 Sportback e-tron Prestige Quattro
Average 0–60 4.50sec Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.96sec @ 109.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.3sec 2002 Avant Quattro
2025 Audi S6

Across 12 verified runs, the Audi S6 ranges from 3.4 to 6.3 seconds 0–60, with a 4.50-second average.

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Audi S6 0–60 times by model year

12 tests · 7 years

2025

Audi S6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2025 Audi S6 Sportback e-tron Prestige Quattro
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.70s ¼ mi @ 118.3 mph
0–60 mph
3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.70 sec
Trap Speed
118.3 mph
Engine
Elec 94.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
MPG EPA
99 C / 94 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 12
2025 Audi S6 Sportback e-tron Prestige Quattro

2023

Audi S6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#08
2023 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan (S Sport)
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 108.4 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
108.4 mph
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 12
2023 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan (S Sport)

2020

Audi S6 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2020 Audi S6 Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 12
2020 Audi S6 Premium Plus Quattro Sedan

2016

Audi S6 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.40 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#03
2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 111.4 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
111.4 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 12
2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#05
2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
113.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 12
2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#07
2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 112.6 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
112.6 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 12
2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2013

Audi S6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.75 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2013 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
17 C / 27 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 12
2013 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#04
2013 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.20s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.20 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
17 C / 27 H / 23.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 12
2013 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2007

Audi S6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.25 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#09
2007 Audi S6 Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.4 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
104.4 mph
Engine
5.2L V10
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 12
2007 Audi S6 Quattro Sedan
#10
2007 Audi S6 Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
5.2L V10
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 12
2007 Audi S6 Quattro Sedan

2002

Audi S6 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#11
2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#11 of 12
2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro
#12
2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
4.2L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 19 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 12
2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro

How we verify Audi S6 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi S6 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Audi S6 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Audi S6 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Audi S6 on record is the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback e-tron Prestige Quattro, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.70 seconds at 118.3 mph.
The slowest recorded Audi S6 is the 2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro, which takes 6.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 12 verified runs, an Audi S6 reaches 60 mph in 4.50 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.96 seconds at roughly 109.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 7 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Audi S6 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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