Audi S6 V10 or newer A6 3.0 TFSI

Over Clocker · 2 Jun 2019 at 21:02

Hi guys,

I'm trying to decide whether to just get the same again (S6 V10) once my insurance settlement is sorted, or perhaps add a bit of money in and get the newer shape (2011 onwards?) 3.0 TFSI if I can find one?

I know they are seriously rare as nearly everyone got a diesel, but perhaps a newer platform with more modern interior would suit over the 2007ish S6?

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Mal

Nasher · 2 Jun 2019 at 21:33

V10 ofc

mjt · 2 Jun 2019 at 21:36

Are there any 3.0TFSIs for sale? Remember looking a while ago and I only found a dodgy spec Allroad.

Why not meet in the middle and get the V8 S6?

SeatIbiza · 3 Jun 2019 at 12:32

RS6 V10 surely...same fuel economy ish but another world ahead.

My mate literally linked me to his old one this morning he's spotted for sale- it had a stg 1 map so was 700bhp. Monster. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202696244311?ul_noapp=true

Nasher · 3 Jun 2019 at 12:44

Yep, big engine so big tuning ability. The v10 will be a classic because it's not really something you see in a normal car. It's the same one used in Lambos of that time afaik.

paradigm · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:28

I’ve been pondering the same thing recently, and came to the conclusion that i’d rather have the S4 engined 3.0TFSI C7. As amazing as the v10 sounds, it’s not as tunable with a simple map, uses a lot more fuel, and fundamentally you end up with a much older car.

That said i’ve only come across one decent one in 2 months of watching the classifieds. There are also a few C6 platform 3.0TFSI but they seem rarer still!

dacads · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:30

Is that even a question?

For a petrolhead has to be a V10

Joe T · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:39

Nasher said:
Yep, big engine so big tuning ability. The v10 will be a classic because it's not really something you see in a normal car. It's the same one used in Lambos of that time afaik.

Whereas turbos certainly dont respond well to tuning?

paradigm · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:40

Joe T said:
Whereas turbos certainly dont respond well to tuning?

It’s actually a supercharged engine the 3.0TFSI, but your point stands, they take to tuning very well.

Joe T · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:43

paradigm said:
It’s actually a supercharged engine the 3.0TFSI, but your point stands, they take to tuning very well.

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Over Clocker · 3 Jun 2019 at 15:47

I should have added... I've had an S6 V10 for the last few months until last weekend when a drunk driver crashed into it and wrote it off.

Loved having a V10 however the 3.0TFSI seems to be nearly as quick and is newer.. I've not driven one mind you.

Django x2 · 3 Jun 2019 at 17:07

Grab a S6 V8 2011>. It's a woeful car to live in tech wise but the engine makes up for it, just.

Nasher · 3 Jun 2019 at 17:54

Joe T said:
Whereas turbos certainly dont respond well to tuning?

You can also put a turbo or SC on the v10 you know. That's how people reach 1000hp on it...

Argento1972 · 24 Jun 2019 at 22:27

I have one of these Audi A6 3tfsi S-line estates that I have just listed. It is the only 2013 car with 310ps we have ever seen for sale and must be exceptionally rare as every other one has been 2011-2012 with slightly less power.