Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 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

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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Tests by model year

12 tests · 7 years

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Model Year 7

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #6 of 12

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

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #3 of 12

#05

2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan

3.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 12

#07

2016 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 112.6 mph

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #7 of 12

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

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #2 of 12

#04

2013 Audi S6 Prestige Quattro Sedan

3.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.20s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #4 of 12

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

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #9 of 12

#10

2007 Audi S6 Quattro Sedan

5.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.80s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph

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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

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #10 of 12

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

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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

Body Type Wagon

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #11 of 12

#12

2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro

6.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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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

Body Type Wagon

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #12 of 12

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

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, a 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 a Audi S6 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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